Crescent moon sighted in Saudi Arabia as June 6 declared Eid-el-Kabir

The Saudi Arabian authorities have announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent.

This marks the start of the 12th month in the Islamic calendar.

The announcement was contained in a statement shared by a Saudi-based online news platform, Haramain, on X on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

The statement disclosed that Wednesday would be the first day of Dhul Hijjah.

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It read: “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 Allah accept the Hajj of the Hujjaj and our worship and allow us to make the most of these blessed days. Aameen.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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