BREAKING: Eid-El-Kabir Date Announced After Crescent Moon Appears in Saudi Arabia

Eid Al-Adha, or Eid-El-Kabir, will be celebrated on June 16, 2024, in Saudi Arabia, following the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah moon (Crescent Moon), with Arafat Day on June 15.

This festival commemorates Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son and is marked by the slaughtering of an animal and sharing the meat.

The crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, marking the start of the Islamic month of Dhu Al Hijjah.

According to the Saudi Supreme Court, Friday, June 7, will be the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah.

BREAKING | The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Dhul Hijjah 1445 (2024) has commenced. #Hajj #HaramainInfo pic.twitter.com/5HpkNjLTUV— 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 (@HaramainInfo) June 6, 2024

Arafat Day will be on Saturday, June 15, followed by Eid Al-Adha, also known as Eid-El-Kabir, on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

The moon sighting signals the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah, during which the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid Al-Adha occur.

Eid Al-Adha, celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu Al Hijjah, commemorates Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah, who then provided an animal to sacrifice instead.

This festival symbolizes faith and submission to Allah’s will. Muslims celebrate by slaughtering an animal, typically a sheep, goat, or cow, and sharing the meat with family, friends, and those in need.