Millions of Muslims all around the world are getting ready for the commencement of the Islamic holiday of Eid Al Adha, which starts next week. Nevertheless, depending on the countries' observations of the crescent Moon, the exact date can differ by one or two days.
Eid Al-Adha Celebrations Across Countries
The approaching Islamic festival of Eid Al-Adha is eagerly anticipated by millions of Muslims worldwide and is set to commence next week. However, the precise date may vary by one to two days across countries, contingent upon the sighting of the crescent moon. Saudi Arabia initiated the announcements, confirming the sighting of the moon and heralding the beginning of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah. Consequently, the nation will observe the first day of Eid al-Adha on June 16.
Diverse Dates Across Nations
While Saudi Arabia commenced preparations for Eid al-Adha on June 16, other nations, unable to sight the moon on the same day, anticipated the festivities on alternative dates. Oman, for instance, did not spot the crescent moon on Thursday. Consequently, the first day of Eid al-Adha in the country is slated for June 17. Similarly, Egyptian authorities affirmed the moon sighting on Thursday evening, aligning the commencement of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah in Egypt with June 7, with Eid Al Adha to follow on June 16.
In Australia, the alignment with Saudi Arabia's moon-sighting outcomes designates June 16 as the first day of Eid al-Adha. Meanwhile, New Zealand's efforts to spot the moon on Friday remained unsuccessful. As a result, the country marks the beginning of Dhul Hijjah on June 9, with Eid Al-Adha festivities scheduled for June 18. In Brunei, Friday's sighting of the Dhul Hijjah Moon sets June 8 as the initiation of the Islamic month, leading to Eid Al Adha on June 17.
Similarly, Canada's moon-sighting teams confirmed the absence of the crescent on Thursday, setting June 8 as the commencement of Dhul Hijjah and June 17 for Eid al-Adha. Likewise, the Central Hilal Committee of North America declared Eid al-Adha on June 17, following the unsuccessful sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent on Thursday. Malaysia announced June 8 as the start of Dhul Hijjah, with Eid Al-Adha on June 17. Indonesia confirmed the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah Moon on June 7, with Eid Al Adha set for June 17.
After initial uncertainty due to cloudy weather, Bangladesh confirmed Eid al-Adha for June 17, following testimonies of moon sightings on Friday. Similarly, Pakistan sighted the moon of Dhul Hijjah on June 7, scheduling Eid-ul-Adha for June 17. Several Indian cities' moon sighting committees confirmed the crescent moon on Friday, leading to the commencement of Dhul Hijjah on June 8 and Eid Al Adha on June 17.
As for countries yet to confirm dates, Iran, Morocco, and Ghana are among those awaiting announcements for Eid al-Adha.