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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
What's On
27-05-2025
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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
Mint
26-05-2025
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Eid Al Adha Date 2025: Waiting for moon sighting in Saudi Arabia? Know details about Dhu al-Hijjah crescent
The search for Dhu Al Hijjah 1446 AH–2025 crescent moon in Saudi Arabia will take place on the evening of May 27, which corresponds to Dhul Qadah 29. This moon sighting will determine the auspicious date of Eid Ul Adha 2025, which is commonly known as Bakra Eid. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia issued a statement on Sunday, urging sky gazers to look for crescent moon on Tuesday evening and promptly report to the nearest court and provide their testimony on sight of the most awaited celestial spectacle. Since the celebration of the upcoming festival of Eid is contingent upon moon sighting, the exact date on which festivities will take place will be announced tomorrow or day after. Anyone who sights the crescent moon with the naked eye or through binoculars to promptly report to the nearest court and submit their testimony, Saudi Press agency quoted Saudi Arabia Supreme Court as saying. Eid Al Adha celebrations are expected to begin in Saudi Arabia from next Friday, that is June 6, according to astronomical calculations by the Emirates Astronomy Society. Meanwhile, Eid Al Adha celebrations will take place a day later in India. If the crescent moon of Dhu Al Hijjah is not sighted on Tuesday, Dhul Qadah month will conclude on May 28 while the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah month will be shifted to May 29, as per Islamic lunar calendar practice. In this case Eid Al Adha will be observed in Saudi Arabia on June 7 and in India on June 8. If moon is sighted on May 27, Arafat Day will be observed on June 5, otherwise it will be observed on the subsequent day. Nations like the US, UK, France, and Germany follow local moon sighting announcements from Saudi Arabia while Eid dates differ in South Asian countries. Similarly, Muslims residing in India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Sultanate of Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and other South Asian nations will attempt to sight the crescent Dhul Al Hijjah moon on May 28 or May 29.
Daily Tribune
25-05-2025
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- Daily Tribune
Saudi Arabia Urges Moon Sighting on May 27 to Mark Start of Dhu Al Hijjah
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has invited Muslims across the Kingdom to observe the crescent moon on the evening of Tuesday, May 27, to determine the start of Dhu Al Hijjah—the Islamic month during which the Hajj pilgrimage takes place, followed by Eid Al Adha. The Court made the announcement on Sunday, urging citizens and residents alike to look for the crescent on Dhul Qadah 29, either with the naked eye or through telescopes. Those who spot the moon are requested to report their sighting to the nearest court and offer their testimony. In addition, the Supreme Court encouraged individuals with the capability to participate in the Kingdom's official moon-sighting committees to assist in the process. These groups play a crucial role in confirming the beginning of key Islamic months, which in turn determine the dates for major religious events. If the crescent is not sighted on May 27, Islamic tradition dictates that Dhul Qadah will complete 30 days, and Dhu Al Hijjah will begin on Thursday, May 29. This would subsequently move the dates of the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid Al Adha forward by a day, with Eid likely to be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The moon sighting holds significant importance as it directly impacts the scheduling of Hajj rituals and the celebration of Eid Al Adha, one of Islam's two major annual festivals.
Gulf Insider
25-05-2025
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- Gulf Insider
Eid Al Adha 2025: Saudi Arabia Urges Muslims to Sight Dhu Al Hijjah Crescent Moon on May 27
The Supreme Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has called on Muslims to sight the crescent moon marking the beginning of the holy month of Dhu Al Hijjah 1446 AH–2025 on the evening of Tuesday, May 27, which corresponds to Dhul Qadah 29. In a statement released on Sunday, the Court urged anyone who sees the crescent moon—whether with the naked eye or through binoculars—to promptly report to the nearest court and provide their testimony. Supreme Court Urges Dhu al-Hijjah Crescent Sighting Tuesday Eveninghttps:// — SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) May 25, 2025 The Supreme Court also encouraged those able to participate in the moon-sighting committees established in various regions to join and contribute to this important effort, which serves the Muslim community. When will Eid Al Adha begin? If the crescent moon of Dhu Al Hijjah is not sighted on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, then—as per Islamic tradition and common lunar calendar practice—Dhul Qadah will complete 30 days. As a result, Dhu Al Hijjah will begin on Thursday, May 29, 2025, instead of Wednesday, May 28. This shift would delay the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid Al Adha celebrations by one day, making them likely to fall on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
