These countries will celebrate Eid Al Adha on June 6
People from every corner of the globe have been waiting eagerly for the moon sighting as it marks the start of Dhul Hijjah, indicating the day Eid Al Adha will be celebrated which is 10 days from the start of the month.
Muslims commemorate one of the holiest days – Arafah Day – a day before Eid al Adha which falls on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah.
Moon sightings follow an Islamic calendar which is based on a lunar cycle. So, all significant days in the Islamic calendar move forward roughly 11 days every year. This implies that the moon sighting determines the start of Dhul Hijjah and the commencement of the 10th day.
In 2024, Muslims will be able to celebrate Eid Al Adha on either Friday, June 6th or Saturday June 7th, based on moon sighting. Eid Al Adha, remains more than two months after Eid Al Fitr. The festival is marked by Hajj pilgrimage, special prayers, donations, and animal slaughter as part of the festivities.
Here are the countries who have spotted the moon on Tuesday, 27th May and will be celebrating the holy festival on 6th June.
Indonesia
Indonesia will begin the month on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. This implies that Eid Al Adha will be observed on Friday, June 6 in the Asian nation.
The Minister of Religion Nasaruddin Umar declared the schedule during a conference at the Office of the Ministry of Religion, Jakarta, where he confirmed the sighting of the moon on Tuesday, May 27.
Oman
The authorities of Oman have confirmed on Tuesday that the Dhul Hijjah crescent has been sighted.
So, the commencement date of the month of Dhul Hijjah will be on May 28, Wednesday. Eid Al Adha will subsequently fall on June 6, while the Day of Arafah which is considered to be the holiest day in Islam will be on June 5, 2025.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia.
With this, the kingdom has confirmed the sighting of the moon on Saudi Arabia’s May 28 lunar calendar which corresponds with Wednesday.
United Arab Emirates
According to officials, the UAE will start commemorating Eid Al Adha on Friday, June 6, 2023. This will occur after the Dhul Hijjah moon has been sighted a day prior.
Having sighted the crescent indicates that the initial phase of Dhul Hijjah will commence on May 28, meaning the day before starts on the 28th. Hence, the Arafah Day of the 9th Dhul Hijjih will be on 5th June and the 10th of Dhul Hijjah Eid Al Adha will start on June 6.
Australia
As per the announcement from Qatar, tomorrow marks the first day of the month Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH, corresponding toMay 28 which means Eid Al Adha will be celebrated on June 6.
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