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.”
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