Eid al-Adha 2025 : The crescent has been sighted in Saudi Arabia today, May 26, marking the start of Dhu al-Hijjah in the nation. The Kingdom will observe Eid on June 6.
Also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Bakhreid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, Qurban Bayarami or the Feast of Sacrifice, the festival commemorates the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim's (Abraham)son as an act of respect to the divine.
Eid al-Adha celebrations in India usually take place a day later after Saudi Arabia celebrations.
Muslims residing in India will attempt to look for the crescent moon on May 28.
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: Australia will celebrate Eid al-Adha on June 6.
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: In Pakistan, Eid al-Adha will be observed on Saturday, June 7
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: In India, Eid al-Adha is likely to be celebrated on June 7, which is a day after the celebrations in Saudi Arabia.
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: Grand Mufti of Australia, along with the Australian Fatwa Council, on Wednesday, 28 May 2025, confirmed the first day of Eid Al Adha. This marks the first day of Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH, according to a Gulf News report.
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: In Saudi Arabia , June 5 is the day of Arafah, while June 6 will mark Eid al-Adha celebrations.
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, marking the start of Dhu al-Hijjah.
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: Various government departments are currently present for Saudi Arabia's moon sighting, to ensure everything in order.
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: Amid extreme heat during Hajj, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais has directed imams at the Haramain to limit Friday khutbahs and prayers to a maximum of 15 minutes, reported Khaleej Times
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: With approximately over an hour left until sunset, the atmosphere where astronomers are gearing up to sight the moon, is filled with quiet focus. The date of Eid al-Adha depends on when the crescent is sighted.
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: Persistent dusty conditions across the region over the past several weeks are making it difficult to sight the crescent moon, reported Gulf News.
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: With over an hour and 30 minutes left for sunset in Saudi Arabia, the nation is gearing up for moon sighting. Here's a glimpse
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: Brunei will observe Eid al-Adha on Saturday, June 7
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: Indonesia has officially announced that Wednesday, May 28, will mark the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah, with Eid Al Adha to be observed on Friday, June 6
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: Malaysia has announced that Thursday, May 29 will mark the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah, and Eid Al Adha will be observed on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: Eid Al Fitr marks the end of Ramadan while Eid al- Adha, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son and. Qurbani (animal sacrifice) is an important part of Eid al-Adha celebrations.
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: In Saudi Arabia, the crescent moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH will be observed today to determine the date of the Day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha. Here's a glimpse
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: An official announcement regarding the start of the Eid alAdha holiday is expected soon.
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: Regions across the world are gearing up for the Eid al-Adha celebrations. Here's a glimpse
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: In Oman, a 2022 decree ensures that citizens don't 'lose' a holiday when it coincides with a regular weekend. So, if the moon is sighted today, and Eid starts on Friday, the Eid holiday (which is usually 4 days) will be extended to a 5-day break, giving people an extra day off, reported Khaleej Times.
Eid al-Adha 2025 LIVE: Alongside the crescent sighting for Eid al-Adha, Saudi Arabia is also gearing up for the Hajj. Over 50,000 staff have been deployed, and 71 medical points set up for the annual pilgrimage.
Eid al-Adha LIVE: The Hijri calendar, also known in English as the Islamic calendar, is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 lunar months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It is used to determine the proper days of Islamic holidays and rituals, such as Eid, Hajj, others
Eid-al Adha 2025 moon sighting LIVE: With the crescent expected to be observed today, Wednesday, May 28 will be the first day of the new Hijri month in Muslim countries and thus Eid-al Adha is likely to begin on Friday (June 6) predicted the IAC
Eid-al Adha 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Eid-al Adha in India is likely to be celebrated on June 7 (10th of Zil-Hajj), Saturday, depending on when the crescent is sighted
Eid-al Adha 2025 moon sighting LIVE: As per reports, the crescent is likely to be sighted in Oman today evening
Eid-al Adha 2025 moon sighting LIVE: The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia issued a statement on Sunday, urging sky gazers to look for crescent moon today evening and report the same to the nearest court
Eid-al Adha 2025 moon sighting LIVE: The crescent moon marking the end of the Islamic month of Dhu Al Qadah (1446 AH) was sighted on Monday, reported Gulf News.
Eid-al Adha celebrations are expected to begin in Saudi Arabia from next Friday, that is June 6, according to astronomical calculations by the Emirates Astronomy Society.