Hari Raya Haji (Eid-Al-Adha) likely to fall on June 6, says International Astronomical Centre
ABU DHABI/JAKARTA (Bernama-WAM): Hari Raya Haji (Eid al-Adha) is expected to fall on Friday, June 6 in most Islamic countries, according to the International Astronomical Centre.
The Abu Dhabi-based centre said the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhu al-Hijjah 1446H is likely to be visible on Tuesday, May 27, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
The centre's director, Mohammad Shawkat Odeh noted that the moon will be observable through telescopes in parts of Central and Western Asia, most of Africa and Europe.
He added that the crescent moon could also be seen without telescopes in several parts of the Americas.
Based on these astronomical calculations, May 28 is expected to be the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah, placing Eid al-Adha on the 10th day -- Friday, June 6.
Eid al-Adha is the second of the two major Islamic festivals and coincides with the annual Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. - Bernama-WAM
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