Eid-ul-Adha 2025 Moon Sighting: Muslims Worldwide Gear Up to Sight Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH Crescent
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As Muslims around the world prepare for the sacred month of Dhul Hijjah, the crescent moon sighting for Eid-ul-Adha 2025 is set to take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The sighting of the Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH crescent moon will determine the dates of the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid-ul-Adha celebrations.
According to the Hindustan Times, Dhul Hijjah is the twelfth and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar and holds great significance for Muslims worldwide. 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.
The Hindustan Times reports that the 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.
This year, Muslims in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, and other Arab states, along with the UK, the US, France, Canada, will look for the Eid-ul-Adha crescent moon on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. If the crescent moon is sighted tonight, the month of Dhul Hijjah will begin on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, and accordingly, Eid al Adha will be celebrated on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, i.e., on June 06, 2025.
The Hindustan Times also reports that the UAE has announced that Wednesday, May 28, 2025, marks the beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH, following the successful sighting of the crescent moon on Tuesday evening. Eid ul-Adha will be celebrated in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other cities of the Emirates on Friday, June 06, 2025.
In Saudi Arabia, astronomers in the Tamir observatory sighted the Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH crescent moon, confirming that next Friday, i.e., June 06, 2025, will be Eid-ul-Adha. Similarly, Oman has officially sighted the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH, confirming the start of the sacred season.
The Hindustan Times also reports that the Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohamad, alongside the Australian Fatwa Council, has officially announced the local dates for Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH and Eid-ul-Adha 2025. Thursday, June 05, 2025, will be the Day of Arafah, and Friday, June 06, 2025, will be Eid Al-Adha.
In conclusion, the Eid-ul-Adha 2025 moon sighting is a significant event for Muslims worldwide, as it determines the dates of the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. The Hindustan Times will provide live updates on the crescent moon sighting and the subsequent announcements from various countries.
As the anticipation for Eid-ul-Adha 2025 builds, Muslims around the world are gearing up to celebrate one of Islam’s most significant festivals. The Hindustan Times will keep you updated on the developments.
Bangladesh’s 10-day holiday announcement sparks travel fever ahead of the crescent sighting of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH. The official Eid-ul-Adha holidays in Bangladesh will begin on June 05 and stretch all the way to June 14.
The Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) has announced via its official social media platforms that an official statement regarding the start of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH will be released soon, pending confirmation from the Saudi Arabia crescent sighting.
In the UAE, residents are being encouraged by the Fatwa Council to take part in the traditional moon sighting process. Citizens can report sightings to the Crescent Sighting Committee by calling 027774647 or submitting a report through an online form.
The Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) has confirmed a six-day holiday in celebration of Eid-ul-Adha 2025. The markets will remain closed from Thursday, June 05, through Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
In Pakistan, leading astronomers suggest that Eid-ul-Adha is expected to fall on Saturday, June 07, this year.
In Oman, the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH is expected to be sighted in Oman on the evening of Tuesday, May 27.
In Kuwait, the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth and final month in the Islamic lunar calendar, will be born in Kuwait at dawn on May 27 and visible after sunset on May 28 for approximately 43 minutes.
In the UAE, Friday, June 06, 2025, is expected to mark the Eid-ul-Adha festive day.
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