Crescent moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid Al-Adha to be celebrated June 6

Saudi Arabia has officially announced that the crescent Moon for the Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH has been sighted on Tuesday evening.

As per the sighting, the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah will begin on Wednesday May 28.

According to the Islamic calendar Eid al-Adha or Bakrid will be celebrated in the kingdom on Friday (June 6).

The post stated: “The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia — Dhul Hijjah 1446 begins tonight. Day of ‘Arafah: 5 June 2025, Eid Al-Adha: 6 June 2025.

“May Allāh accept the Hajj of the Hujjaj and our worship and allow us to make the most of these blessed days. Aameen.”

According to the timeline released by Haramain.info, the first day of Dhul Hijjah falls on Wednesday, May 28.

May Allāh accept the Hajj of the Hujjaj and our worship and allow us to make the most of these blessed days. Aameen.

The Day of Arafah, which is one of the most significant days of the Hajj pilgrimage, will be observed on Thursday, June 5.

The final and most festive day, Eid Al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, will be celebrated the following day, Friday, June 6.

However, in line with tradition, Muslims in Nigeria will have to wait for a directive from the Sultan of Sokoto, His Majesty Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on the day Eid Al-Adha will be celebrated.