- Saudi Arabia moon sighting Eid ul-Adha
Saudi Arabia Confirms Eid ul-Adha 2025 Date Following Moon Sighting
Ministry of Islamic Affairs in Saudi Arabia has announced that the new crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah was sighted on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. This starts on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, when Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH begins and prepares for the Hajj and celebration of Eid ul-Adha.
Key Dates:
- Start of Dhul Hijjah: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
- Day of Arafah: Thursday, June 5, 2025
- Eid ul-Adha: Friday, June 6, 2025
Members of the Moon Sighting Committee in Saudi Arabia saw the moon, as well as experts from the Tamir region.
Global Observance: Saudi Arabia moon sighting Eid ul-Adha
Any country such as UAE and Qatar, that bases its Islamic calendar on Saudi Arabia will celebrate Eid ul-Adha on June 6, 2025.
India, Pakistan and Malaysia are predicted to celebrate Eid ul-Adha on June 7 or 8 in 2025, because they depend on seeing the moon with their own eyes.
The meaning and importance of Eid ul-Adha are explained here. cricbrek
Eid ul-Adha is celebrated because Prophet Ibrahim was ready to give his son as a sacrifice to God. It happens when the religious festival and Hajj pilgrimage are at their highest point.
People celebrate the festival with special religious services, donations to good causes and the sacrifice of animals to show their loyalty to God.
Efforts and Festivities for the Holidays: Saudi Arabia moon sighting Eid ul-Adha
Authorities in Saudi Arabia are getting ready to host pilgrims during Hajj with focus on safety and smoothness.
Everywhere, Muslims get ready for the holiday by praying together, enjoying meals and delivering meat to the needy as a way to show support for one another.
