Overview
- The Dhul Hijjah crescent was confirmed on May 27 in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Oman, establishing May 28 as the first day of the sacred month.
- Following the sighting, Gulf authorities scheduled Eid-ul-Adha for Friday, June 6, with the Day of Arafah observed on June 5.
- Hajj 2025 rites in Mecca will take place from June 4 to June 9, peaking with Arafah Day prayers on June 5 ahead of Eid.
- South Asian moon-sighting panels have appealed to Muslims to scan the western horizon after sunset on May 28 to determine if Eid falls on June 7 or, if unseen, on June 8.
- Dependence on local crescent observations underscores the regional diversity of Islamic calendar dates and festival observances.