These countries will celebrate Eid Al Adha on June 6
[Editor's Note: For latest updates on Eid Al Adha announcements in the UAE and region, read Khaleej Times' live blog here.]
Countries across the world have been waiting eagerly to sight the moon which will mark the start of Dhul Hijjah, indicating the day Eid Al Adha will be celebrated, which is 10 days from the start of the month.
A day before Eid Al Adha, Muslims mark one of the holiest days — Arafah Day — which falls on the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah.
Moon sighting is based on the Islamic calendar which is set according to the lunar cycle. This means that all significant days in the Islamic calendar move forward approximately 11 days each year. Therefore, the sighting of the moon determines when the month of Dhul Hijjah starts and when the 10th day will be.
This year, Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid Al Adha on either Friday, June 6, or Saturday, June 7, depending on the sighting.
Eid Al Adha, a holy festival celebrated by Muslims, falls more than two months after Eid Al Fitr. The occasion is marked by faithful through special animal sacrifices, prayers, charity and celebrations.
Here are the countries who have spotted the moon on Tuesday, May 27, and will be celebrating the holy festival on Friday, June 6.
Indonesia
Indonesia will be marking the start of the month on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. This means that Eid Al Adha will be celebrated on Friday, June 6 in the Asian country.
The Minister of Religion Nasaruddin Umar announced the date in a press conference at the Office of the Ministry of Religion, Jakarta, after the crescent was spotted on Tuesday, May 27.
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