When Will Muslims Celebrate Eid Al-Adha This Year?
According to astronomical calculations, sighting the new crescent moon will be possible in many Arab countries on the evening of June 29.
Therefore, June 30 is expected to mark the start of the lunar Hijri month of Dhul Hajja, Al-Jazeera reported.
In that case, Eid al-Adha, which is marked on the tenth day of Dhul Hajja, will fall on July 9.
Some religious scholars rely on astronomical calculations to determine the beginning of lunar months while most of them believe visual sighting of the moon should be used in this case.
Eid al-Adha is one of the most important Islamic festivals held after the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.
Also known as the sacrifice feast, it is celebrated to honor the dedication and willingness of Prophet Abraham (AS) to sacrifice his son as an act of submission on God’s command.
