Prepared and compiled by MALIK MERCHANT

We extend our heartiest felicitations to Muslims around the world, our readers, and friends of the Muslim community on the auspicious and joyous occasion of Eid al-Adha, which is being celebrated worldwide starting May 26, 2026. We pray for your happiness, peace, and good health. We wish you all a happy Eid Mubarak.

Canada Post has continued its tradition by issuing a Booklet of 6 Permanent™ domestic rate stamps to commemorate the festivals of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in March and May 2026, respectively. This is Canada Post’s eighth Eid stamp, a testament to its ongoing commitment to celebrating the country’s cultural diversity. The previous Eid stamps were issued in 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

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One of three stamps issued in different colours by Canada Post to commemorate the 2026 Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

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STAMPS BOOKLET COVER

Eid al-Fitr signifies the end of fasting during Ramadan and was observed on or around March 20, 2026. Eid al-Adha will fall on or around May 26, 2026, to mark the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorating Ibrahim’s (Abraham) willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, to God. Eid al-Adha is held at the end of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.

The 2026 stamp, a unique addition to the previous years’ series, integrates stylized images of a maple leaf — a symbol of Canadian identity — into an Islamic pattern to reflect Canada’s cultural diversity and inclusivity and to celebrate the significance of Eid for the Muslim community. Stamps can be ordered on the Canada Post website HERE. The page also provides an excellent overview and further insights into the 2026 stamp.

Please note that if you order four sets of booklets, each with six stamps, at CDN $7.44 per booklet, postage is free! You can use the stamp for all your first-class letters within Canada indefinitely.

Date posted: May 27, 2026.

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