Eid-ul-Adha 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Saudi Arabia, UAE, USA, UK, Europe Muslims to see Dhul Hijjah crescent at this time

Eid-ul-Adha 2025 moon sighting LIVE: In Pakistan, leading astronomers suggest that Eid-ul-Adha is expected to fall on Saturday, June 07, this year. According to Dr Faheem Hashmi, a well-known astronomer, the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH is unlikely to be sighted on May 27, as it will be only 11 hours old — far too young to be visible to the naked eye.

Instead, moon sighting is more likely on May 28, 2025, setting the stage for May 29 to mark the first day of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH and Eid-ul-Adha to be celebrated 10 days later i.e. June 07, in accordance with the Islamic calendar. For many, this marks the beginning of spiritual reflection, festive preparation and travel planning for the sacred days ahead.

Eid-ul-Adha 2025 moon sighting LIVE: According to Dr Subaih bin Rahman Al Saadi, a leading Omani expert in celestial sciences, the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH is expected to be sighted in Oman on the evening of Tuesday, May 27. His calculations show that the moon will set 36 minutes after sunset in Muscat, appearing 8 degrees from the sun and 7 degrees above the western horizon — ideal conditions for a confirmed sighting.

This sighting means that Wednesday, May 28, may mark the first day of Dhul Hijjah, placing Arafah Day on Thursday, June 05, followed by Eid-ul-Adha on Friday, June 06, 2025.

Eid-ul-Adha 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Based on astronomical projections shared by the Al Ojairi Scientific Center, a press release revealed that the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth and final month in the Islamic lunar calendar, will be born in Kuwait at dawn on May 27 and visible after sunset on May 28 for approximately 43 minutes across Kuwait’s skies.

This celestial event signals the countdown to Eid-ul-Adha and aligns with broader visibility predictions across the Arab and Islamic world, where the crescent is expected to be visible for 40 to 58 minutes in various capitals. With this in mind, Arafat Day, the holiest day in the Hajj pilgrimage, is forecasted for Thursday, June 05, 2025 followed by Eid-ul-Adha celebrations the next day.

Eid-ul-Adha 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Based on early astronomical calculations, Friday, June 06, 2025, is expected to mark the Eid-ul-Adha festive day in the UAE, giving residents a long weekend to celebrate with loved ones. According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, is likely to be the first day of Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth and last month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

While astronomers have forecast these tentative dates, the official confirmation of Eid-ul-Adha will depend on the UAE Moon-sighting committee, which observes the crescent moon to mark the beginning of Dhul Hijjah. The moon is expected to appear on the evening of Tuesday, May 27, 2025, though it may be difficult to spot with the naked eye, but the crescent will reportedly be visible for 38 minutes after sunset, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan.

As dusk falls on Tuesday evening, millions of eyes across Saudi Arabia will scan the horizon in search of a slender crescent moon. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has issued a call to all Muslims in the Kingdom to observe the sky on the 29th of Dhul Qadah.

If the crescent moon is sighted, the holy month of Dhul Hijjah will begin on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 setting the stage for Eid-ul-Adha on Friday, June 06. If not, the lunar calendar will shift a day later, pushing Eid-ul-Adha to Saturday, June 7.

Citizens are encouraged to report any sightings to the nearest court, keeping alive a beautiful practice of community participation in sacred timekeeping.