Eid Ul-Adha Dates: Eid ul-Adha, additionally known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is a vast spiritual festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide.

It honors Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. the exact date of Eid ul-Adha is determined by the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon. Eid-ul-Adha 2025 in saudi arabia is predicted to be celebrated on june 6, with the crescent moon sighting scheduled for might also 27, 2025.

Eid Ul-Adha in UAE, Saudi Arabia

Muslims in different international locations, just like the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, the United Kingdom, America, France, and Canada, will also try to sight the Eid-ul-Adha crescent moon on May 27.

As in step with gulf News, the supreme court of saudi arabia has issued a call to Muslims to spot the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah 1446 AH, corresponding to May 27. The court docket has endorsed anybody who sees the moon, either with the naked eye or binoculars, to report to the closest court and provide testimony. This sighting determines the start of the holy month and sets the dates for Eid al-Adha and the Hajj pilgrimage.

Moon Sighting Date: May 27, 2025 (Tuesday)

Start of Dhul Hijjah: might also 28, 2025 (Wednesday), if the moon is sighted

Arafat Day: june 5, 2025 (Thursday)

Eid-ul-Adha: june 6, 2025 (Friday

However, if the moon is not sighted on may 27, the beginning of Dhul Hijjah can be May 29, and Eid-ul-Adha could be celebrated on june 7. In some countries like india, Pakistan, and Malaysia, the moon sighting will be on May 28, and Eid-ul-Adha might be celebrated on june 7 or 8.

In saudi arabia, Eid-ul-Adha is marked through a public holiday typically spanning three to 4 days (from the tenth to the 12th or thirteenth of Dhul Hijjah). Celebrations include special prayers, the ritual slaughter of cattle, festive meals, and acts of charity. The Day of Arafah, the holiest day in Islam, precedes Eid-ul-Adha and is found with fasting and prayers, mainly for Hajj pilgrims.

Eid Ul-Adha in india and Pakistan

Muslims in india, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, the Sultanate of Brunei, and different South Asian international locations will try to sight the crescent Dhul Hijjah moon on May 28.

Moon Sighting Date: Wednesday, May additionally 28 (twenty-ninth Dhul Qaadah 1446 AH)

If the moon is sighted, Eid-ul-Adha could be celebrated on Saturday, june 7, 2025, with Dhul Hijjah beginning on Thursday, May 29.

If the moon isn't sighted, Eid-ul-Adha may be celebrated on Sunday, june 8, 2025, with Dhul Hijjah beginning on Friday, May 30.

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Sudha Subbiah

27/05/2025 06:42 AM