From Oman To Saudi Arabia, Countries Spot Dhul Hijjah Crescent; First Day Of Eid Al-Adha Declared

On the evening of May 27, the moon sighting committees sat down across the world to get a glimpse of the Dhul Hijjah crescent. And those present in the UAE and Saudi Arabia had also sat down for this. Now, as the crescent for Dhul Hijjah has been sighted, dates have been declared for Eid al-Adha celebrations. Here’s all you need to know about this development related to moon sighting.

Dhul Hijjah Crescent Sighted

From the UAE to Saudi Arabia, the moon sighting committee sighted the crescent. This means the first day of Hijjah has begun from today, which is on May 28, Wednesday. As a result, countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia will mark Eid al-Adha on June 6, which is a Friday. Moreover, the Day of Arafah, which is observed on the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah, will be celebrated on June 5, Thursday.

Countries Declare Holiday For The Holiday

Coming to the holidays, UAE residents will get a four-day holiday this year. Public holidays will begin on the Day four Arafah and then will be followed by three days of leave for Eid al-Adha. This development comes at a time when it’s pertinent to mention that this Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle. Yes, unlike the Gregorian calendar, it is based on the moon sighting that Islamic holidays are declared and determined.

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Dates For Eid al-Adha Declared

Similarly, countries like Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain also declared Eid al-Adha. Yes, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, while the dates of commemoration are the same, it must be noted that the leave will begin on Wednesday, June 4. This announcement was made by the Saudi Supreme Court after the crescent moon had been sighted across several regions in the kingdom. A team of highly organised professionals were behind the moon sighting, and this was done in the presence of several government departments as well.

The festival that celebrated on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, marking the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son, Prophet Ismail. And it is during this period that the hajj is performed by Muslims around the world. After all, it is one of the five mandatory pillars of Islam.

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