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Mint
27-05-2025
- General
- Mint
Eid-al Adha 2025 moon sighting LIVE Updates: Saudi Arabia prepares for moon sighting; crescent sighted in UAE
Eid-al Adha 2025 moon sighting LIVE Updates: As Muslims around the world prepare for one of the most auspicious festivals of the year, it's time to know when will Eid be celebrated in India. The moon sighting in Saudi Arabia today will determine the exact Eid-al Adha Date 2025. Also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Bakhreid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, Qurban Bayarami or the Feast of Sacrifice, the festival commemorates the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim's (Abraham)son as an act of respect to the divine. As Saudi Arabia prepares for moon sighting today to sight the Zil-Hajj 1446 AH crescent moon, the eleventh Islamic month - 29 ZilQad might end today, May 27, if the moon is sighted. In this case, Eid Al Adha celebrations will take place on June 6 in Saudi Arabia and a day later in India. If the crescent moon of Zil-Hajj is not sighted in Saudi Arabia today, the eleventh Islamic month will conclude on May 28 and the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah month will be shifted to May 29, as per Islamic lunar calendar. In this case Eid-al Adha will be observed in Saudi Arabia on June 7 and in India on June 8. Eid-al Adha moon sighting in India Muslims residing in India will attempt to look for the crescent moon on May 28 or May 29. Follow updates here: 27 May 2025, 03:46 PM IST Eid-al Adha 2025 moon sighting LIVE: The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia issued a statement on Sunday, urging sky gazers to look for crescent moon today evening and report the same to the nearest court 27 May 2025, 03:37 PM IST Eid-al Adha 2025 moon sighting LIVE: The crescent moon marking the end of the Islamic month of Dhu Al Qadah (1446 AH) was sighted on Monday, reported Gulf News. 27 May 2025, 03:24 PM IST 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. Stay updated with the latest Trending, India , World and United States news. Get breaking news and key updates here on Mint! Business NewsNewsEid-al Adha 2025 moon sighting LIVE Updates: Saudi Arabia prepares for moon sighting; crescent sighted in UAE More Less
Time Out Dubai
26-05-2025
- Time Out Dubai
When will Eid Al Adha begin in Dubai? Expected date announced
Eid Al Adha is one of the most significant holidays of the year in Dubai, and astronomers have made a major prediction about when it's expected to begin in 2025. The latest update gives us a strong indication of when the next long weekend will get underway. According to the UAE public holiday law, Eid Al Adha is an official four-day break when combined with Arafat Day. You might also like: Eid Al Adha dates explained for 2025 The holiday is one of several in the UAE with no set date, as it relies on the Islamic Hijri calendar to be determined. In the Islamic Hijri calendar, months can only begin and end when the crescent moon has been sighted. Ibrahim Al-Jarwan, chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society, has revealed when we can expect this year's holiday to begin. The start date of Eid Al Adha depends on when the crescent for the Islamic month of Dhu Al Hijjah is spotted. The Emirates Astronomy Society's latest prediction indicates that the Dhu Al Hijjah crescent should be spotted on Tuesday May 27, which would make Wednesday May 28 the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah. Unlike the Eid Al Fitr break, which comes at the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal, Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha are held on Dhu Al Hijjah 9, 10, 11 and 12. This would mean that the public holiday will begin on Thursday June 5 with Arafat Day and that the first day of Eid Al Adha will be on Friday June 6. The holiday would then continue onto Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8. Current predictions point towards a four-day weekend. However, this is just a prediction at this stage and could change depending on a number of factors – including whether Shawwal and Dhu Al Qa'dah are 29-day or 30-day months in the lead up to Dhu Al Hijjah. Official confirmation of the start of Eid Al Adha is not expected until Tuesday May 27. Still got some annual leave to take this year? Here's how you could get a whopping 17 days off in June if you get creative with your leave. Days off in Dubai UAE public holidays 2025: When are all the public holidays this year? The dates to know UAE public holidays law explained: What happens if a day off is on a weekend The law has changed in 2025 Everything you need to know about annual leave in Dubai Know your rights
The National
22-05-2025
- General
- The National
Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday announcement in the UAE: when is it expected?
Workers in the UAE could be in line for a four-day break next month after astronomers predicted Eid Al Adha will begin on Friday, June 6. It is forecast that the long holiday weekend will start on Thursday, June 5, with Arafat Day, followed by Eid Al Adha on Friday, June 6, running until Sunday, June 8. Celebrated by millions of Muslims around the world, Eid Al Adha begins on the 10th day of Dhu Al Hijja, the last month in the Islamic calendar. The first day of the Islamic month is expected to coincide with Wednesday, May 28, said Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of Emirates Astronomy Society. The moon crescent marking the start of Dhu Al Hijja would have appeared on Tuesday, May 27, at 7.02am, Mr Al Jarwan added, but it will be difficult to see with the naked eye. 'The crescent will be visible after sunset for 38 minutes. It means that Wednesday, May 28, will be the first day of Dhul Hijjah and Eid Al Adha will likely be on Friday, June 6,' Mr Al Jarwan told The National. The exact Eid Al Adha dates will be confirmed in the UAE by its Moon-sighting committee closer to the time. Arafat Day, the second day of the week-long Hajj pilgrimage, falls on Dhu Al Hijja 9 in the Islamic calendar, one day before Eid. Eid Al Adha – which means 'festival of the sacrifice' – is when Muslims commemorate how the Prophet Ibrahim was asked by God in a dream to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as a test of his faith. As with other religious holidays in the Emirates, it is a time for friends and family to gather, often over meals, and reflect on their lives and faith. It is customary for families who have the means to slaughter a goat or sheep and share the meat with relatives and the less privileged. Both public and private sector employees will have days off work for the holiday this year. If initial predictions are accurate and Arafat Day falls on June 5, employees look set to have a four-day weekend. This is because June 5 is a Thursday, and the following three days will be set aside to mark Eid Al Adha, amounting to two working days off. It means the public holiday is likely to run from Thursday, June 5 and conclude on Sunday, June 8, with employees returning to work on Monday, June 9. Millions of pilgrims travel to Makkah to perform Hajj each year, with many also heading further north to the city of Madinah. All Muslims able to do so are required to perform Hajj at least once in their lifetime. Hajj and the other four pillars of Islam form a foundation of life in Islam. The event is a deeply spiritual experience.
Time Out Dubai
22-05-2025
- Time Out Dubai
Eid Al Adha 2025: Astronomers share likely start date
Eid Al Adha is one of the biggest holidays of the year in Dubai, and astronomers have made a big prediction for when it will likely begin in 2025. The latest update gives us a strong indication of when the next long weekend will get underway. According to the UAE public holiday law, Eid Al Adha is an official four-day break when combined with Arafat Day. You might also like: Eid Al Adha dates explained for 2025 The holiday is one of several in the UAE with no set date, as it relies on the Islamic Hijri calendar to be determined. In the Islamic Hijri calendar, months can only begin and end when the crescent moon has been sighted. Ibrahim Al-Jarwan, chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society, has revealed when we can expect this year's holiday to begin. The start date of Eid Al Adha depends on when the crescent for the Islamic month of Dhu Al Hijjah is spotted. The Emirates Astronomy Society's latest prediction indicates that the Dhu Al Hijjah crescent should be spotted on Tuesday May 27, which would make Wednesday May 28 the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah. Unlike the Eid Al Fitr break, which comes at the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal, Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha are held on Dhu Al Hijjah 9, 10, 11 and 12. This would mean that the public holiday will begin on Thursday June 5 with Arafat Day and that the first day of Eid Al Adha will be on Friday June 6. The holiday would then continue onto Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8. Current predictions point towards a four-day weekend. However, this is just a prediction at this stage and could change depending on a number of factors – including whether Shawwal and Dhu Al Qa'dah are 29-day or 30-day months in the lead up to Dhu Al Hijjah. Official confirmation of the start of Eid Al Adha is not expected until Tuesday May 27. Still got some annual leave to take this year? Here's how you could get a whopping 17 days off in June if you get creative with your leave. Days off in Dubai UAE public holidays 2025: When are all the public holidays this year? The dates to know UAE public holidays law explained: What happens if a day off is on a weekend The law has changed in 2025 Everything you need to know about annual leave in Dubai Know your rights
Express Tribune
20-05-2025
- Science
- Express Tribune
Eidul Adha likely to be celebrated on June 7
Listen to article Eidul Adha is expected to be observed in Pakistan on June 7, as astronomical calculations indicate no chance of sighting the Zilhajj moon on May 27. Renowned astronomer Dr Faheem Hashmi stated that the moon will be only 11 hours old at sunset on May 27, making it too young to be visible from anywhere in Pakistan. However, he predicted that the crescent is likely to be seen on May 28, which would mark the first day of Zilhajj and set June 7 as the likely date for Eidul Adha. 'The moon will be over 35 hours old on May 28, significantly increasing the chances of sighting,' Dr Hashmi added. Meanwhile, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Eidul Adha is expected on June 6, according to the Emirates Astronomy Society. Its chairman, Ibrahim Al Jarwan, said the crescent will appear at 7:02 am UAE time on May 27 and will remain visible for approximately 38 minutes after sunset, supporting a likely sighting on the same evening. According to Gulf News, if the moon is sighted on May 27 in the UAE, May 28 will mark the beginning of Zilhajj, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
