Zilhaj Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia; Hajj on June 27

The Zilhaj creasent has been sighted in Saudi Arabia thus Youm e Arafat - the key ritual of Hajj, will be observed a day before Eid-ul-Azha on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

The official Twitter account Haramain Sharifain made the announcement.

“The Crescent for the month of Dhul Hijjah 1444 was Observed in Saudi Arabia, subsequently Dhul Hijjah 1444 will begin tomorrow, Monday, 19 June 2023 pending official statement from the Royal Court.
Day of Arafah: Tuesday, June 27, 2022 and the Eid Al Adha: Wednesday, June 28, 20232.”

Saudi Arabia had officially asked local citizens to spot and report if any the new moon of Zilhaj– which marks the beginning of Eid-ul-Azha and confirms the date and time of Hajj 2023.

"The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has called upon residents of the Kingdom to search for the crescent of the month of Dhul Hijjah 1444 on the evening of Sunday.
The Kingdom’s main observations were made from Sudair and Tumair and sightings from these cities are part of the official decision.