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27-05-2025
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UAE announces dates of Eid Al Adha 2025
The Eid Al Adha 2025 dates have been confirmed… Eid Al Adha has been confirmed on the UAE and it will begin on Friday, June 6, authorities confirmed today. The Crescent Sighting Committee was out to sight the moon and they has invited specialists, astronomers, and community members to observe the sky after sunset on the 29th of Dhul Qadah, which is May 27. In previous moon sightings, the UAE has used drones to assist in sighting the moon for Eid and it's likely to be the same for Eid Al Adha 2025. The UAE's moon-sighting committee observed the crescent moon on the evening of Tuesday, May 27, which confirms the start of Dhu Al Hijjah, the 12th and final month in the Islamic calendar. It means Dhu Al Hijjah will begin on Wednesday, allowing for the start dates of Eid Al Adha, which commences on its 10th day, to be determined. Arafat Day is to begin on Thursday, June 5, and the dates of Eid Al Adha 2025 celebrations will be Friday, June 6, running until Sunday, June 8. This means that a four-day long holiday weekend for those in the Emirates is likely to start on Thursday, June 5. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Khaleej Times
27-05-2025
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- Khaleej Times
UAE: First day of Eid Al Adha 2025 revealed after Dhul Hijjah moon spotted
The UAE will mark Eid Al Adha on Friday, June 6, after the Dhul Hijjah moon was sighted this evening, authorities have confirmed. Sighting the crescent means that the first day of Dhul Hijjah will begin tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28. Consequently, the Day of Arafah, which is the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah will fall on Thursday, June 5. Eid Al Adha will begin on June 6, which is the tenth day of Dhul Hijjah. Holidays for residents In the UAE, residents will get four days off for Eid Al Adha this year, according to a resolution the UAE Cabinet issued in 2024. Public holidays for residents will begin on the Day of Arafah and will be followed by three days off for Eid Al Adha. Now that the moon has been sighted, UAE residents will get four days off — from Thursday to Sunday — translating to a long weekend. The Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, unlike the Gregorian calendar. So, moon sightings determine when Islamic holidays fall in correlation with the Gregorian dates. Earlier, local authorities had asked residents to look out for the crescent in UAE skies on May 27 evening. Anyone who spotted the crescent was urged to report it to the Crescent Sighting Committee.
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27-05-2025
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- What's On
UAE calls on public to sight moon today for Eid Al Adha 2025
Keep an eye out… Eid Al Adha 2025 is nearly here and the UAE Council for Fatwa has called for members of the public to sight the crescent moon of Dhu Al Hijjah this evening, Tuesday, May 27 to determine the start of a holy month in the Islamic calendar. The Crescent Sighting Committee will be out in full force to sight the moon and they have also has invited specialists, astronomers, and community members to observe the sky after sunset on the 29th of Dhul Qadah, which is May 27. Those who spot the moon are encouraged to report their findings by calling 027774647 or through the online form. In previous moon sightings, the UAE has used drones to assist in sighting the moon for Eid and it's likely to be the same for Eid Al Adha 2025. Some countries have already confirmed dates of Eid Al Adha holidays and some even have up to five days. What happens when Eid Al Adha 2025 falls on the weekend? For those of us who enjoy a two-day weekend, if Eid Al Adha does fall from a Thursday to Sunday, we are technically losing out on two holiday dates. So, the question is… Do we get an extra day (or days) off? Is any adjustment made? To rip the bandaid off, the answer is… no. According to the UAE Cabinet, 'public holidays that fall on weekends will not be moved or carried forward to a weekday.' So, it looks like we will only get four days off during Eid Al Adha if it does fall from June 5 to 8, 2025. Image: Archive > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Khaleej Times
27-05-2025
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- Khaleej Times
Eid Al Adha 2025: How UAE moon sighting works, what it means
Millions of Muslims across the world will scan the sky on Tuesday evening to look for the crescent moon, which would mark the beginning of the new month of Dhul Hijjah. Islam follows a lunar calendar composed of 12 months based on the moon's cycle where each month begins with the sighting of the new crescent moon. The UAE's moon sighting committee will meet on Tuesday after sunset to look for the moon. UAE residents have been encouraged by the Fatwa Council to look for the moon and report it to the Crescent Sighting Committee by calling 027774647 or submitting an online form. Dhul Hijjah is when Muslims around the world perform the Islamic pilgrimage Hajj in the Saudi Arabian city of Makkah. All believers are required to perform it once in their lifetime. The pilgrimage begins on the eighth day of Dhul Hijjah and lasts until the 13th of the month. Day 10, which is called the Day of Arafah, is the holiest day for Muslims. While pilgrims stand on Mount Arafah for long periods praying, others around the world fast from dawn to dusk and do acts of charity. Here is everything you need to know about moonsighting and its history: History The practice of trying to sight the moon is rooted in the Sunnah of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). In a Hadith, he is reported to have said 'Do not fast unless you see the (crescent) moon, do not break your fast until you see the (crescent) moon.' Many scholars are of the opinion that looking for the crescent moon is a communal obligation. Today, many experts are able to predict the possible sighting of the moon based on astronomic calculations. However, most scholars agree that the start of the new month cannot be based on these calculations alone and that the moon must be sighted. How it works Here in the UAE, the moonsighting committee meets just after Maghrib prayers at sunset to look for the crescent moon. They will use advanced technology, including high-power telescopes, to scan the sky. Earlier this year, the country used more than 100 drones for the first time to observe the crescent Moon that signalled the beginning of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr. The drones were flown over Al Khatim area to locate the moon by drawing a square perimeter around it for the observers to focus on, while an additional specifically equipped drone was used to capture a direct image of the crescent. Typically the process of looking for the moon combines several elements, including Shariah and scientific committees, astronomical computerised resources, observation decks, individual testimonies, as well as the newly introduced drones by the International Astronomical Center, sponsored by the UAE Fatwa Council. Observations occur from various locations across the country. What happens If the moon is spotted on Tuesday, the month of Dhul Hijjah will begin on Wednesday, May 28, with Eid Al Adha scheduled to fall on Friday, June 6. Otherwise the month will begin on Thursday, and Eid will be on Saturday, June 7.
Morocco World
28-02-2025
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- Morocco World
Qatar Announces Ramadan 2025 to Begin March 1
Doha – The Crescent Sighting Committee at the Qatari Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced that Saturday, March 1, will mark the first day of the holy month of Ramadan in Qatar. The committee made the announcement after sunset prayers today following the sighting of the crescent moon in the country. Prior to the announcement, the committee had called on all Muslims in Qatar to investigate the sighting of the crescent and to provide their testimony at the Ministry headquarters in Dafna. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and many other countries in the region have also announced March 1 as the beginning of the holy month, creating a unified start to Ramadan across much of the Arab world. As Qatar enters Ramadan, the country's landscape transforms as it does every year with preparations for the holy month. Supermarkets, malls, and retail outlets commence their traditional Ramadan promotions to meet the increasing demand for consumer goods. Leading retailers unveil special offers on household essentials and various Ramadan products as they do annually. The Qatari General Department of Endowments sets up Ramadan tents and Iftar distribution points throughout the country, expanding their facilities year after year. The department distributes Iftar meals to fasting individuals at various locations across Qatar, continuing this long-standing tradition of generosity during the holy month. Ramadan in Qatar is characterized by a rich blend of traditional practices. The daily fast begins at sunrise after Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and ends at sunset, signaled by the firing of the Ramadan cannon. Broadcast live on Qatar TV, this tradition can be experienced at locations such as Souq Waqif, Katara Cultural Village, and Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Grand Mosque. After fasting, families gather for Iftar (fast-breaking meal) and later for Ghabga, a more celebratory night meal. Traditional Qatari Ramadan tables typically include Harees (mashed meat with wheat, olive oil, and cinnamon), Thareed (crispy flatbread with lamb or chicken soup), and Luqaimat (fried dough covered in sugar syrup, often flavored with rose water). On the 14th day of Ramadan, Qatar celebrates Garangao, a distinctive Gulf tradition where children receive bags filled with nuts, sweets, and candies as they sing traditional songs throughout neighborhoods. The city comes alive after Iftar, with shops, restaurants, and cultural venues reopening after being mostly closed during daylight hours. Special Taraweeh prayers are held in mosques after the Isha prayer, with the aim of completing the entire Quran by the end of the month. With more than 2,000 mosques and a predominantly Muslim population, Qatar embraces Ramadan with profound reverence. The month represents a period when Muslims throughout the country engage in the shared practices of fasting, charity, and increased devotion. Tags: activities to do in ramadanemir of Qatar
