Hajj to fall on June 5 as Saudi Arabia confirms Zil Hajj moon sighting
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Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed Friday, June 6, as the first day of Eidul Adha after the Zil Hajj crescent was sighted on Tuesday, Gulf News reported.
Moon sighting committees across the Arab world and other Muslim-majority countries observed the crescent moon of Zil Hajj—the 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar—on Tuesday, May 27.
The Kingdom announced that the Zil Hajj crescent had been sighted, confirming that next Friday, June 6, will mark the first day of Eidul Adha.
BREAKING NEWS: The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia — Dhul Hijjah 1446 begins tonight.
*Day of 'Arafah: 5 June 2025*
*Eid Al-Adha: 6 June 2025*
May Allāh accept the Hajj of the Hujjaj and our worship and allow us to make the most of these blessed days. Aameen. pic.twitter.com/Pnw9ZBGKR7
— 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 (@HaramainInfo) May 27, 2025
This means, according to the lunar calendar, the first day of the new month will fall on Wednesday, May 28 and Hajj to fall on June 5.
The UAE also announced the moon sighting, declaring that Eidul Adha 2025 will be observed on Friday, June 6, with May 28 marking the first day of Zil Hajj.
Similarly, Oman and Indonesia have also officially announced that Wednesday, May 28, 2025, will mark the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah with Eid to be observed on Friday, June 6.
Read more: Zil Hajj moon not sighted, Eidul Adha to be observed on June 7
Earlier reports indicated that persistent dusty conditions across the region had made it difficult to spot the crescent moon of Zil Hajj. Reduced visibility could impact official moon sighting efforts, which are crucial for determining the dates of Arafat Day and Eidul Adha.
Moreover, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in Pakistan also announced on Tuesday that the Zil Hajj moon was not sighted in the country. As a result, the first day of Zil Hajj will be observed on Thursday, May 29, and Eidul Adha will be celebrated on June 7, 2025.
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