On May 28th 2025, Saudi Arabia and UAE witnessed a sighting of the crescent moon signifying the beginning of Zil Hajj (Dhu al-Hijjah), the final month in Islamic lunar calendar, on Wednesday May 28, 2025. Therefore Arafat Day will take place Thursday June 5th while Eid ul Adha will take place Friday June 6th (according to Hindustan Times +1; Express Tribune +1 and Geo News +5 (according to Gulf News +10 and Express Tribune +10) on Thursday June 5th (Arafat Day will take place Thursday June 5th) whil Eid ul Adha will take place Friday 6th. (sources +1 and Express Tribune for details). *Gul News +5; Express Tribune +3 and Express Tribune +10 as follows (Gul News +5 for The Express Tribune +10), Eidul Adha will take place Friday 6th). (Sources 1) 1.8835 2025 and Express Tribune). (Gul News +10, Express Tribune+5) while Geo News +5. (The Express Tribune+5 and Express Tribune+5 for The Express Tribune +5) for Eidul Adha). (Sources 4/5; The Express Tribune+5) on 6 June 6th). For this report: Hun 96.5). (Gul News (The Express Tribune+5, The Express Tribune) = G News =7) Geo News+5) whilst 5 by geo News +5) as per Hindustan Times), 67% The Express Tribune+5. 8+5 @ Geo News+5) * As per article). (The Express Tribune+5,The Express Tribune+5) As per Geo News); +5, The Express Tribune) +5,The Express Tribune+5, while Hindustan Times)The Express Tribune+5) And (GI+ 5 =7); By Hindustan Times). Source
Following sightings of the crescent moon on Tuesday evening, May 27 by official moon sighting committees from both nations, an announcement was made regarding this development. Saudi Arabian Supreme Court confirmed their sighting and UAE authorities provided similar confirmation. mes Facebook | Hindustan Times | Geo News
Eid ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) obeying God’s will by offering up his son as sacrifice in accordance with God’s command. Muslims worldwide commemorate it annually and it marks one of two major Islamic festivals observed each year by pilgrims taking part in Hajj pilgrimages to Mecca which represent one of five pillars of Islam (sources: Times of India +1 The Economic Times). The festival marks an important part of Islamic pilgrimages where many come together – as part of Hajj pilgrimages are observed annually as part of these pilgrimages – marking it also serves an opportunity to commemorate and remember Abraham’s willingness in obedience to obeying God and following God’s commands if required for pilgrimages to take part – as this eventful event marks completion and concludes their pilgrimages (source: Times of India +1) whilst marking Hajj pilgrimages are observed as part of Islamic Five Pillars of Islam). (source +1 The Economic Times +1) The Economic Times + 1
Hajj, or Hajr, pilgrimages commence each year on the 8th day of Zil Hajj and last for 13 days. Pilgrims perform various rituals during Hajj such as Tawaf (circumambulating around the Kaaba), Sa’i (walking between Safa and Marwah hills) and symbolic devil stoning in Mina; Arafat Day marks an especially meaningful part of Hajj, when pilgrims gather on its plain to pray and seek forgiveness – Geo News and Hindustan Times respectively for coverage; Gulf News also reported on these rituals +1 for their coverage +1.
Zil Hajj and Eid ul-Adha can differ depending on when the moon is visible. For instance, Pakistan’s Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet on May 28 to observe Zil Hajj moon. If it appears, Eid ul-Adha will be celebrated on Saturday June 7. Hindustan Times +2, The Economic Times +2 Times of India (+2) The Express Tribune (1+1), Geo News (1) and Layla Zara Blog by Layla Zara (+7) are some examples of countries which observe Zil Hajj and Eid ul-Adha events based on observational calendars based on sighting of moon. For instance in Pakistan if the Zil Hajj moon appears then Eid ul-Adha celebrations occur then Eid will occur and celebrated thereafter on Saturday 7 June. These dates vary according to different countries so – for instance when sighting occurs then Eid will occur as per Hindustan Times plus 7 and Gulf News + 7
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Gulf News are reporting as follows (Hindustan Times plus 2) privesting Hindustan Times as follows (+2). For Pakistan the following reports; for Pakistan The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meet May 28 to observe it when Zil Hajj moon sighting occurs then Eid will commence thereafter and Eid will begin celebrated thereafter on Saturday June 7. Hindustan Times as per Indian Media reports etc; For Pakistan for Eid ul Adha is usually celebrated accordingly depending upon when seen by Central Ruet-Hilal Committee will observe on June 7. Layla Zara Blog Layla Zara Blog Layla Zara Blog +7 for Eid for The Economic Times (2) The Economic Times
Times Of India (2) Times Of India (3) Times Of India (2) The Economic Times Timng and If it Sightment +2, The Economic Times +2, The Economic Times =2 Times 7, Eidul Adha festivities will celebrate Eidul Adha will celebrate EidulAdHA! will celebrate on Saturday June 7.8.58.58, Eid U Adha Sfint Gulf News by 7
+7 The sighting of Zil Hajj crescent and subsequent announcement of Eid ul-Adha dates is an essential event in Islamic calendar as they serve as indicators of religious observances and rituals that take place throughout the year.
Saudi and UAE Muslims are gearing up for days of worship and celebration as the global Muslim community awaits local moon sightings to determine how best they observe these sacred events, according to The Economic Times.