Zil-Hajj moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid al-Azha on June 6

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced the sighting of Zil Hajj moon in Tamir, marking the conclusion of the Islamic month of Dhul Qadah.

Moon sighting committees observed the crescent of Zil Hajj across the Arab world and other countries, which is crucial for determining the dates of Arafat and Eid al-Azha.

Oman has also announced that May 28, 2025 will mark the first day of new month and Eid al-Azha will be observed on June 6.

As per announcement to confirm crescent sightings, Arafat Day will fall on June 5 and Eid al-Azha will be celebrated on June 6.

Furthermore, moon was not sighted in the Pakistan, Sultanate of Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia and they official announced that May 29 will be the first day of Zil Hajj.

Moreover, Brunei will observe Eid al-Azha on Saturday, June 7.

Malaysia has announced that Thursday, May 29, will mark the first day of Zil Hajj, and Eid al-Azha will be observed on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Indonesia has officially announced that Wednesday, May 28, will mark the first day of Zil al-Hajj, with Eid al-Azha to be observed on Friday, June 6.