Saudi Arabia announces Dates for Eid al-Adha and Hajj

Saudi Arabia announced that May 28 will mark the first day of Zilhaj, as the crescent moon was sighted in the Kingdom this evening, reports Gulf News.

Accordingly, Eid al-Adha 2025 will be observed on June 6, as it always falls on the 10th day of Zilhaj. And, the Arafat Day will be observed on June 5.

Muslims perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage during the Islamic month of Zilhaj which culminates in celebrating Eid al-Adha on the 10th day of Hajj rituals.

Eid al-Adha or the 'Feast of Sacrifice, is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim's (Abraham's) willingness to sacrifice everything for God.