Eid al-Adha in Saudi Arabia 2023 on 28th June | Zul Hijjah Moon has been Sighted on 18th June 2023. The feast of Eid al-Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” honors the desire to sacrifice Abraham’s son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God’s command. Eid-al-Adha, the second most important festival of Muslims after Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated on Saturday, June 9. On June 27, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has confirmed the moon has seen today evening On Wednesday, June 29, the crescent of the month of Dhul Hijjah.
Saudi Arabia has confirmed sighting of Eid al Adha Moon today i.e. Sunday 18th of Dhul Qadah 1444 AH corresponding to June 29, 2023. “Accordingly, Day of Arafah (Youm ul Hajj) has been confirmed on Wednesday , 28 June 2023 and Eid Al Adha celebrations will begin on Tuesday, 27 June 2023”, officials from Haramain Sharifain in Makkkah said.
Eid al-Adha in Saudi Arabia 2023 Moon Sighting Live Updates
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“Accordingly, Day of Arafah (Youm ul Hajj) has been confirmed on Sunday , 18 June 2023 and Eid Al Adha celebrations will begin on Wednesday, 28 June 2023”, officials from Haramain Sharifain in Makkkah said.
Official announcement from the UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Kuwait and other Arab states is expected any moment.
Observers from all Islamic countries, especially Saudi Arabia, UAE, Indonesia and Oman, will observe the crescent on June 29.
19th June is the first day of the month of Jul-Hijjah in Saudi Arabia, according to Haramain Sharifain. On the other hand, June 27 will mark Arafat Day 2023 and Wednesday, June 28 will be the first day of Eid al-Adha 2023. According to the predictions of the International Center for Astronomy, Eid-ul-Azha 2023 is the festival of 1444 AH. In most Islamic countries, Thursday, June 29, is the most likely day to fall Eid al adha.
Here are the latest updates of Moon sighting in Saudi Arabia
The crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Zul Hijjah was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, June 18, according to local media.
When is Eid Al Adha in Saudi Arabia?
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The festival of Eid Al Adha, which is also known as the “Feast of the Sacrifice” honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to Allah’s command. The festival of Eid-al-Adha – the second holiest festival for Muslims also coincides with the annual Haj pilgrimage to Makkah.
Eid al-Adha is to take place on June 9 in most Islamic countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Egypt, Morocco and Jordan. In most Arab countries, June 9 will be the first day of Eid al-Adha, experts say, adding that June 10 will mark the first day of Eid al-Adha in other countries, including the Eastern Islamic world.
The history and significance of Eid-ul-Azha
According to legend and Islamic belief, Abraham or Abraham was a prophet and messenger of God whom God commanded to kill his beloved son Ishmael. According to the Holy Qur’an, Abraham said to his son, “O son, I dream that I am slaughtering you,” to which Ishmael replied, “Father, do what you are commanded to do.” It was only when Abraham decided to sacrifice his son as an act of faith and obedience to the Almighty. However, inspired by Abraham’s faith, he sent an angel with a goat and asked him to replace his son with a goat. Thus, Eid-al-Adha or Bakri Ed reminds Abraham of his son Ishmael’s intentional sacrifice to Allah SWT.