Kingdom Calls for Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighting on Sunday

When will Dhul Hijjah start as Saudi court issues Eid moon sighting appeal

Dhul Hijjah is the final month in the Islamic calendar.

UAE community members urged to sight Dhul-Hijjah moon Sunday

The UAE Fatwa Council called upon specialists, experts, and all members of the community, both citizens and residents, to sight the crescent moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH after sunset tomorrow, Sunday. Anyone who sees the crescent is urged to contact the following number: 027774647, or via the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/SZxmtpejAc

Kingdom calls for Dhul Hijjah moon sighting on Sunday

RIYADH: The Supreme Court has called on all Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah on Sunday evening. The court requested that anyone who sights the crescent moon, whether with the naked eye or binoculars, report it to the nearest court to register testimony or contact the nearest official center for assistance.

Saudi Arabia officially announced Dhul-Hijah Moon

RIYADH: The lunar crescent for the month of Dhu al-Hijjah has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Based on reports from Gulf media outlets, the initial day of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH is expected to fall on Monday, May 18, 2026. The key event of Hajj, the Day of Arafah, is scheduled for May 26, while Eid al-Adha is anticipated to be celebrated on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The Saudi Supreme Court had earlier issued a call for residents to observe the moon …

Eid al Adha 2026, Hajj 1447H Dates Officially Confirmed

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia and the Moon Sighting Committees in United Arab Emirate (UAE), Kuwait, Qatar, India, Jordan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries have appealed Muslims to report if they sight the new moon of the Holy month of Dhul Hijjah today i.e. Sunday 29th of Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH, corresponding to May 17, 2026, to confirm the date and time of Eid al Adha 2026, and Hajj 2026 and Arafat Day.