When is Eid al-Adha likely in Saudi Arabia, UAE?

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has issued instructions to citizens to sight the moon of Dhul-Hijjah.

According to a report by Khaleej Times, the Saudi Press Agency said that the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has asked citizens to sight the moon of Dhul-Hijjah on Tuesday, 29th Dhul-Qa’d, i.e., May 27.

According to the report, if the moon is sighted on May 27, then Dhul-Hijjah will begin on May 28, and Eid al-Adha will be on Friday, June 6.

However, if the moon is not sighted on Tuesday, May 27, then Dhul-Hijjah will begin on Thursday, and the first day of Eid al-Adha will be Saturday, June 7.

The Saudi Supreme Court has instructed that if anyone sees the moon directly or through a telescope, they should contact the nearest court and give their testimony, or contact the nearest center so that help can be provided to reach the court from there.

Eid al-Adha in UAE

On the other hand, according to the International Astronomical Center (IAC) of the United Arab Emirates, the Dhul-Hijjah moon is likely to be sighted this week.

According to the IAC of the UAE, the moon of Dhul-Hijjah is likely to be sighted on Tuesday, May 27, and Wednesday, May 28 will be the first day of the new Hijri month, and Eid al-Adha will be on Friday, June 6.

According to these predictions, the Day of Arafat will then be on Thursday, June 5.