The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has confirmed the sighting of the Zilhaj moon in multiple regions of the country.
According to Arab media, the first day of Zilhaj will be Wednesday, May 28, 2025, with Arafat Day observed on Thursday, June 5, and Eidul Azha on Friday, June 6.
The moon has also been sighted in the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar. However, in Pakistan, Eidul Azha will fall on June 7 due to no moon sightings reported.
Eidul Azha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s unwavering obedience and his son Prophet Ismail’s remarkable submission to God’s will.
As a reminder of this event, Muslims worldwide perform animal sacrifices on this day as a symbol of devotion and gratitude.
Meanwhile, Zilhajj moon was not sighted in Pakistan and Eidul Adha will be celebrated on June 7, announced the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Tuesday.
A meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee was held in Islamabad on Tuesday (today) for sighting of the Zil Hajj moon 1446 Hijri to confirm the dates of Eid ul Adha this year.
Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad, chairman of the central committee, presided over the meeting.
