Millions of Muslims worldwide will celebrate Eid Al Adha next week. The crescent Moon’s sighting determines the date of the Islamic Festival, which may vary by one to two days by nation.
Saudi Arabia reported seeing the Moon on Thursday, marking the start of Dhul Hijjah. National Eid Al Adha begins on June 16 (Dhul Hijjah 10).
Some nations may observe the Islamic Festival on Thursday, but others that missed the Moon would start on a new day.
Here are the nations that have proclaimed Eid Al Adha dates based on Moon sightings:
1. June 16, Saudi Arabia
On Thursday evening, a kingdom resident saw the crescent Moon. This implies Dhul HIjjah begins today, June 7, Arafah Day is June 15, and Eid Al Adha is June 16.
2. June 18, New Zealand
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand reported no Moon sightings on Friday. In the country, Dhul Hijjah begins on Sunday, June 9, and Eid Al Adha on Tuesday, June 18.
3. Egypt, June 16
Thursday evening, Egyptian authorities verified the Moon sighting. Dhul Hijjah begins on June 7 for the country. Eid Al Adha is June 16.
4. Australia, June 16
Australia follows Saudi Arabia’s Moon sightings. Eid Al Adha begins June 16 according to the fatwa council.
5. June 17, Oman
The sultanate did not see the crescent Moon on Thursday. The first day of Dhul Hijjah in Oman is June 8 Saturday, while Eid Al Adha begins on June 17 Monday.
6. June 17 Brunei
Friday saw the Dhul Hijjah Moon, therefore the kingdom’s Islamic month begins on June 8. Authorities set Eid Al Adha on June 17, Monday.
7. Bangladesh, June 17
Due to bad conditions, the country did not confirm the moon sighting on Friday. Eid Al Adha began on June 18. After Friday moon sightings, it revised its decision. Eid Al-Adha begins on Monday, June 17, the nation declared.
8. US, June 17
The Central Hilal Committee of North America reported no Dhul Hijjah crescent at sunset on Thursday. On Monday, June 17, local Muslims will celebrate Eid Al Adha.
9. Malaysia: June 17
On Friday, Malaysian officials stated that Dhul Hijjah will begin on Saturday, June 8. Eid Al Adha is June 17, Monday.
10. Indonesia, June 17
Government officials reported seeing the Dhul Hijjah Moon on Friday, June 7. The new Islamic month begins Saturday, June 8, and Eid Al Adha on June 17.
11. Canada, June 17
Canadian moon-sighting teams confirmed no crescent on Thursday. National Dhul Hijjah begins on Saturday, June 8, and Eid Al Adha occurs on Monday, June 17.
12. Pakistan, June 17
Pakistan reported seeing the Dhul Hijjah moon on Friday, June 7. The first day of Eid-ul-Adha in the country is Monday, June 17.
13. India, June 17
Friday night, moon seeing committees in various Indian towns reported seeing the crescent moon. The country’s first day of Dhul Hijjah was Saturday, June 8, and Eid Al Adha was Monday, June 17.
