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Khaleej Times
27-05-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
Kuwait prepares for crescent Moon sighting, unveils likely Eid Al Adha date
Kuwaiti authorities will sight the Dhul Hijjah crescent Moon after sunset on Tuesday, as Muslims worldwide prepare for announcements that will determine when will Eid Al Adha be marked this year. The Kuwait Joint Committee for Crescent Sighting, which is a group of volunteers specialising in the observation of crescents and Islamic timings in the country, announced that it will gather to spot the crescent Moon after 6.40pm local time. The event will take place on Sheikh Jaber bridge in the Northern Island, the committee which operates in parallel with the official Sharia Moon-Sighting Committee in the Gulf country clarified. Likely Eid dates The committee said the spotting the crescent Moon today will not likely be possible in Kuwait. In a statement, it added: "The crescent Moon will be born on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 6.02am local time. It will remain visible for 43 minutes after sunset, but sighting it will be difficult." "On the following night, the crescent will remain for 111 minutes, and it will be visible to the naked eye." This means that Thursday, May 29 will be the first day of the Hijri month of Dhul Hijjah, Eid will be celebrated starting Saturday, June 7 and the Day of Arafat will fall on June 6. This prediction differs from what astronomers in the UAE said as the International Astronomical Centre (IAC) predicted that the crescent Moon will be spotted today. 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. Click here to know more about the process of crescent Moon sighting in Muslim countries.
Daily Tribune
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs Announces Moon Sighting Session for Shawwal
The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has announced that the Sharia Moon Sighting Committee will convene on the evening of Saturday, corresponding to the night of Sunday, Ramadan 29, 1446 AH (March 29, 2025). The session will take place in the council's meeting hall to receive reports and testimonies regarding the sighting of the Shawwal crescent. The council has urged anyone who has witnessed or received news regarding the sighting of the crescent to promptly contact the Sharia Moon Sighting Committee to report their observations. The official statement from the council reads as follows: 'On this blessed occasion, we extend our congratulations to those who have observed the fast and spent their nights in prayer. Blessed are those who welcome Eid with joy and generosity, those who extend their hands in charity to the needy, clothe orphans, and support the less fortunate. Such acts of kindness bring peace and happiness to the hearts of many and are met with divine acceptance, earning great rewards in the sight of Allah. May Allah accept our fasting and worship, protect our blessed nation from all harm and strife, and grant it security, prosperity, and continued well-being under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Indeed, He is the All-Hearing, the Answerer of Prayers.'
