27-05-2025
Look: Dhul Hijjah Moon spotted in UAE from observatory in Abu Dhabi
As different countries from around the world announced spotting the Dhul Hijjah crescent to mark the start of Eid Al Adha, the UAE Astronomy Centre posted images of the Moon photographed in Abu Dhabi.
The Astronomy Centre posted images of the Moon as photographed from the Al Khatim Astronomical Observatory in the UAE capital at 7.05pm.
The Centre said that the first image was captured at 11am and the moon's angular distance from the sun was 5.5 degrees. The second image was captured at 3.15pm with the moon's angular distance from the sun being 6.5 degrees.
The third image was captured after sunset at 7.05pm and the moon's angular distance from the sun was 7.6 degrees.
The Centre did note that the images were results of a scientific report and clarified that the decision to officially declare the start of the month remains with authorities.
The Al-Khatim Astronomical Observatory consisted of Osama Ghanem, Anas Mohammed and Khalfan Al Naimi.
The UAE's Presidential Court later announced the official sighting of the crescent Moon, marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah.
Following the crescent sighting, the first day of Dhul Hijjah will begin on Wednesday, May 28, and Eid Al Adha celebrations will start from Friday, July 6.
