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See - Sada Elbalad
27-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Eid al-Adha to Fall on Friday, June 6, Says Saudi Supreme Court Kingdom
H-Tayea The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has announced that Wednesday, May 28, 2025, will mark the first day of the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah, 1446 AH. Accordingly, the Day of Arafat will fall on Thursday, June 5, and Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on Friday, June 6, 2025. The announcement follows confirmed moon sightings in several locations, including Tumair, Sudair, and Taif, where the crescent was observed with the naked eye. The Court's statement expressed hope that these blessed days will bring peace, prosperity, and blessings to the Islamic world. With the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah, Muslims around the world prepare to observe the first ten days, considered the most sacred days of the Islamic year. They hold special spiritual significance, as highlighted in the Qur'an and the sayings ofthe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who said: 'There are no days during which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these days.' In Saudi Arabia, preparations for the Hajj season are now in full swing. Millions of pilgrims are expected to arrive from within the Kingdom and abroad after authorities expanded registration capacity and streamlined pilgrimage procedures this year. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed its full readiness to welcome pilgrims, in coordination with health, security, and service agencies. A modern digital infrastructure has been deployed to ensure safety and comfort across all phases of the pilgrimage. Major upgrades have also been completed in Mecca and the holy sites, including expanded prayer areas and improved access to Arafat, Muzdalifah, and Mina. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
Morocco World
27-05-2025
- General
- Morocco World
Dhu Al Hijjah Starts on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, Eid Al Adha 2025 Falls on June 6
Rabat – Saudi Arabia announced today the sighting of the Dhu Al-Hijjah crescent, marking the start of Dhu Al Hijjah, which marks two major Islamic events: Eid Al Adha and Hajj to Mecca. Muslims in Saudi Arabia will observe Eid Al-Adha on June 6, as announced by the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia. Oman and several other GCC countries also announced June 6 as Eid Al Adha. With this announcement, Arafat Day, a significant day for Muslims, is scheduled for June 5. It corresponds to the ninth day of Dhu Al Hijjah, while Eid Al Adha falls on the tenth day of the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar. Hajj is one of Islam's five essential pillars, convening millions of Muslims annually. Internationally, Eid Al-Adha is known as the 'Feast of Sacrifice,' commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Every year, Muslims sacrifice sheep, lambs, goats, or cows in remembrance of this act of pure and selfless devotion to the divine command. Special prayers are held at major mosques and Islamic centers to mark this important occasion in the morning. In Morocco, the festivities begin with morning prayers, followed by a communal breakfast. Soon after, the celebration continues with the sacrificial slaughter of livestock dedicated to the feast. However, Morocco canceled the Eid Al Adha sacrifice ritual this year due to drought and a notable decrease in herd population. Tags: Eid Al Adhaeid al adha 2025
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
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Eid-ul-Adha 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Saudi Arabia, UAE, USA, UK, Europe Muslims to see Dhul Hijjah crescent at this time
Summary The beginning of Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth and last month of the Islamic lunar calendar, commences with the sighting of the crescent or new moon and marks the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, one of Islam's five pillars, on the eighth day of Dhul Hijjah followed by Eid-ul-Adha on the tenth day. Hajj is the pilgrimage that every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime if they are able, physically and financially. Eid-ul-Adha 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Muslims in Saudi Arabia, UAE, USA, UK, Europe gear up to sight Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH crescent at this time to finalise Hajj and Bakra Eid/Bakrid/Eid-ul-Zuha dates. Dhul Hijjah is the twelfth and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar and it holds great significance for Muslims worldwide as it is the month during which the annual pilgrimage - Hajj takes place in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia and marks the festival of Eid-ul-Adha (also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Bakhreid, Eid al-Adha, Eid-ul-Zuha, Eid Qurban, Qurban Bayarami or the Feast of Sacrifice) on the tenth day of the month. Dhul Hijjah is considered a sacred month and it is a time of heightened devotion, reflection and acts of worship. ...Read More On the tenth day of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims across the globe celebrate Eid-ul-Adha where cattle sacrifice during the festive celebrations commemorates Prophet Ibrahim and Ismael's love for Allah. It also shows that one is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice of what they love dearly for the sake of Allah. The meat or the meal prepared from the sacrifice is then distributed in three equal parts - one portion feeds the family, the second is for the relatives and the third is for the poor and needy. Muslims believe that even though neither the meat nor the blood reaches Allah, the devotion of his people reaches him. The age-old crescent moon-sighting tradition — whether done with the naked eye or binoculars — still holds great importance in determining the dates of major Islamic events. After the first day of Dhul Hijjah is established by moon sighting, then the tenth of that month is calculated hence, the date of Eid-ul-Adha is different for different places. Tuesday is the 29th of Dhul Qadah and if the crescent moon is sighted tonight, the month of Dhul Hijjah will start on Wednesday May 28, 2025. In this case, the first day of Eid-ul-Adha will take place on Friday, June 06, 2025. If the crescent moon is not sighted on Tuesday evening, the month of Dhul Hijjah will start on Thursday, May 29, 2025 and the first day of Eid-ul-Adha will be on Saturday June 07, 2025. Follow all the updates here: May 27, 2025 3:31 PM IST As dusk falls on Tuesday evening, millions of eyes across Saudi Arabia will scan the horizon in search of a slender crescent moon. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has issued a call to all Muslims in the Kingdom to observe the sky on the 29th of Dhul Qadah. If the crescent moon is sighted, the holy month of Dhul Hijjah will begin on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 setting the stage for Eid-ul-Adha on Friday, June 06. If not, the lunar calendar will shift a day later, pushing Eid-ul-Adha to Saturday, June 7. Citizens are encouraged to report any sightings to the nearest court, keeping alive a beautiful practice of community participation in sacred timekeeping.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Eid-ul-Adha 2025: When is Hajj 2025? Date of Muslims pilgrimage to Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia during Dhul Hijjah 1446
Both Hajj and the much awaited festival of Eid-ul-Adha (also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Bakhreid, Eid-ul-Zuha, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, Qurban Bayarami or the Feast of Sacrifice) are marked during Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar, when the spiritual heart of the Muslim world beats in unison. The Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, is about to begin, calling millions of believers to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia for a journey that transcends distance, language and background. Every year, Muslims from across the globe gather to perform Hajj, an obligation for every financially and physically able believer, at least once in a lifetime. The pilgrimage is more than a religious duty — it is a profound spiritual awakening and as noted in Sahih Bukhari, 'Whoever performs Hajj and does not commit any obscenity or transgression will come back as free from sins as the day his mother bore him.' This year, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has issued a call to all Muslims in the Kingdom to observe the sky on the 29th of Dhul Qadah i.e. Tuesday, May 27, 2025. If the crescent moon is sighted on the evening of May 27, 2025, the holy month of Dhul Hijjah will begin on Wednesday, May 28, setting the stage for Hajj from June 04 to June 09 and Eid-ul-Adha on Friday, June 06, 2025. If not, the lunar calendar will shift a day later, pushing the Hajj to take place from June 05 to June 10 and Eid-ul-Adha to be accordingly marked on Saturday, June 07, 2025. This is because the 8th day of the month of Dhul Hijjah marks the beginning of the five days of sacred Hajj rituals rooted in the lives of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) AS and Prophet Muhammad SAW. Pilgrims spend the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah on the vast plains of Arafat in deep prayer and reflection. It is a day often considered the most pivotal of the entire pilgrimage while the following day marks Eid-ul-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, celebrated around the world by Muslims with prayers, charity and the symbolic Qurbani (sacrifice of livestock). However, the official dates are subject to the crescent moon sighting by Saudi Arabian authorities. This age-old moon-sighting tradition, whether done with the naked eye or binoculars, still holds great importance in determining the dates of major Islamic events and citizens are encouraged to report any sightings to the nearest court, keeping alive a beautiful practice of community participation in sacred timekeeping. As the dates inch closer, Saudi Arabia is already seeing a flood of arrivals. According to the Kingdom's General Directorate of Passports, 961,903 pilgrims have landed for this year's Hajj season. Airports remain the most common entry point, welcoming over 912,000 pilgrims, while others have entered by land and sea, creating a remarkable mosaic of cultures, languages, and experiences. Saudi officials have rolled out a seamless welcome at entry points, complete with high-tech immigration processes and multilingual support staff, ensuring that the first impression of the pilgrimage is smooth and respectful. Inside Mecca's Grand Mosque, preparations are in full swing. The Mataf i.e. the open circular area surrounding the Kaaba where pilgrims perform Tawaf (circumambulation), is now capable of hosting up to 107,000 pilgrims per hour. Across all levels of the Grand Mosque, the total worshipper capacity has been expanded to 203,000. To manage this massive influx, authorities have streamlined access points, designated specific entrances for pilgrims and dedicated the entire Mataf exclusively for circumambulation. It is a marvel of modern crowd logistics, engineered to preserve the serenity of an ancient act of devotion. As with any major event, ensuring safety is a high priority. The Saudi Interior Ministry has issued a strong warning against performing Hajj without a valid permit. Already, authorities have arrested 14 individuals — five residents and nine citizens — for illegally transporting 44 unregistered pilgrims. Penalties are steep: imprisonment, fines up to SAR 100,000 (approx. USD 26,666), deportation for non-citizens with a 10-year re-entry ban and public naming of offenders. Even vehicles used in violations face confiscation, underscoring the seriousness with which the Kingdom treats crowd control and ritual integrity. Hajj is not simply a journey to a place, it is a journey into the self and about shedding ego, embracing humility and rediscovering what it means to belong to something greater than oneself. As millions prepare for this sacred experience, the message of Hajj remains timeless: that faith unites us, that humility elevates us and that in worship, we find profound peace. Stay connected for more updates, insights and behind-the-scenes stories from the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.
