Saudi Arabia has declared the sighting of the crescent moon, which signals the beginning of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
Haramain Sharifain announced on X (previously Twitter) on Tuesday that Dhul Hijjah 1446 will begin on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
The message emphasised important dates for upcoming Islamic observances:
“First day of Dhul Hijjah – Wednesday, 28th May 2025”
“The Day of Arafah – Thursday, 5th June 2025”
“Day of Eid Al Adha – Friday, 6th June 2025”
The Day of Arafah, falling on June 5, holds immense spiritual significance as pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat for the climax of Hajj.
This is followed by Eid-el-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice, on June 6.
Celebrated by Muslims globally, Eid-el-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham) devotion and willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.
Haramain Sharifain also posted a supplication often recited by pilgrims entering a state of ihram: “Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk, Labbayk la sharika laka Labbayk. Innal Hamda, Wannimata, Laka Wal-Mulk, La Sharika Lak.”
(“Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Verily, all praise, grace, and sovereignty belong to You, and You have no partner.”)
Last year, Saudi Arabia declared June 16, 2024 as Sallah day.
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