Muslims To Observe Eid-El-Adha Wednesday, Dhul Hijjah Crescent Sighted

The crescent moon for Zil Hajj has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. An announcement by Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court said the first day of the month will fall on Monday, June 19 and the day of Hajj will be on Tuesday, 27 June, and Eid Al Adha be observed on Wednesday, 28 June 2023.

According to the announcement, Monday, June 19th, 2023, will mark the start of Zil Hajj.

Consequently, the annual Hajj pilgrimage will fall on Tuesday, June 27th, and Eid Al Adha will be observed on Wednesday, June 28th.

The UAE will also make an announcement about the crescent sighting later today.

Recall that the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and some other Gulf countries mark Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha on the same days.

Abubakar, who is the President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), gave the directive in a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto.

Dhul-Hijjah is the 12th and the last month in the Islamic calendar in which Muslims perform an annual pilgrimage (Hajj) and celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival.

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