With just over 24 hours to go, Muslims worldwide are preparing to scan the night sky on Tuesday, May 27, for the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon—a crucial step in determining Eid Al Adha 2025.
Eid Al Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, arrives amid the Hajj season, when hundreds of thousands of pilgrims converge in Makkah for their sacred journey. Consequently, its exact date hinges on the moon sighting.
On Sunday, Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court urged all residents to watch for the Dhul Hijjah crescent on Tuesday evening, 29 Dhu al‑Qadah 1446 AH (May 27, 2025), per the Hijri calendar.
Meanwhile, the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) released its Eid Al Adha holiday schedule:
- Trading closes at the end of June 4 (8 Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH)
- Trading resumes on June 11 (15 Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH)
Thus, investors will enjoy a six‑day market break.
If observers fail to spot the crescent on May 27, then Thursday, May 29, becomes Dhul Hijjah 1, placing Eid on Saturday, June 7. However, a confirmed sighting will mark Wednesday, May 28, as Dhul Hijjah 1—and Eid Al Adha will fall on Friday, June 6.
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