Millions of Muslims worldwide will celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Islamic festival of sacrifice, starting next week. The exact date may vary slightly by location. This is because the celebration follows the Islamic lunar calendar, and the start of the holiday depends on when the crescent moon is sighted. There could be a one or two-day difference between countries.

Saudi Arabia announced the sighting of the crescent moon on Thursday. This marks the beginning of Dhul Hijjah, a holy month in the Islamic calendar. Thus, the nation will mark the first day of Eid Al Adha on June 16 (Dhul Hijjah 10).

While some countries may begin observing the religious holiday after sighting the Moon on Thursday, others that were unable to see the Moon on that day will start their celebrations on a different day.

Oman celebrates Eid Al-Adha one day later than Saudi Arabia

Oman has announced that its Eid Al-Adha celebrations will take place one day later than in neighboring Saudi Arabia. The moon sighting committee in Oman was unable to spot the crescent moon on Thursday evening. As a result, Friday, June 7th will be the last day of Dhu Al Qa’dah, pushing the start of Dhul Hijjah and Eid Al-Adha to Saturday, June 8th. This illustrates the different traditions of moon sightings across the Islamic world, which can result in slight variations in the celebration dates.

The Hajj pilgrimage has commenced in Saudi Arabia, followed by the celebration of Eid Al Adha

Millions of Muslims around the world will soon embark on the Hajj pilgrimage. This annual pilgrimage takes place during the Islamic month of Dhu Al Hijjah, which began in Saudi Arabia on June 8th. The culmination of Hajj falls on the 10th day of the rituals, coinciding with the joyous celebrations of Eid Al Adha. This marks a significant period for Muslims, offering a chance for spiritual renewal and global Islamic unity.

Eid Al Adha Dates Announced in Countries Following Moon Sighting

1. Saudi Arabia: June 16

Saudi Arabia announced the sighting of the crescent moon on Thursday evening, signaling the start of the country’s holy month of Dhul Hijjah.

2. Oman: June 17

Oman’s Eid Al Adha celebrations will start a day later than originally anticipated. The crescent moon, which signals the beginning of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, was not visible in Oman on Thursday. As a result, the first day of Dhul Hijjah in the country will be Saturday, June 8th. Subsequently, Eid Al Adha will be observed on Monday, June 17th.

3. US: June 17

The Central Hilal Committee of North America has announced that the crescent moon signifying the start of Dhul Hijjah was not visible on Thursday evening. This means that Eid Al Adha celebrations for Muslims in North America will begin on Monday, June 17th.

4. India: June 17

Moon sighting committees across India successfully spotted the crescent moon on Friday evening, marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah on Saturday, June 8th. With this sighting confirmed, Indian Muslims will celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid Al Adha on Monday, June 17th.

5. Pakistan: June 17

Eid Al Adha festivities in Pakistan will begin on Monday, June 17th. This announcement follows the sighting of the crescent moon signifying the start of Dhul Hijjah on Friday, June 7th. Pakistan’s Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirmed the sighting, marking the beginning of this holy month.