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Eid al-Adha 2025 Global Crescent Moon Sighting and its Significance Eid al-Adha, the "Festival of Sacrifice," is one of the most significant events in the Islamic calendar. In 2025, it will be observed on Friday, June 6, 2025, marking the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH. This date is based on astronomical calculations, with the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah expected on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 3:02 UTC. 🌙 Crescent Moon Sighting for Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH Saudi Arabia & UAE In Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the Islamic calendar is determined by the sighting of the new moon. The new moon for Dhul-Hijjah is anticipated on May 27, 2025, with the crescent moon potentially visible shortly after sunset on that evening. If the moon is sighted, Dhul-Hijjah 1 will begin on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, making Eid al-Adha fall on Friday, June 6, 2025. United States & United Kingdom In the United States and the United Kingdom, Islamic holidays are often observed based on local moon sightings or annou...