Dhul Hijjah Crescent Moon Sighted, Eid-el-Kabir Holds June 6

The authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced sightings of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, marking the start of the 12th month in the Islamic lunar calendar.

A message shared on Tuesday by a Saudi-based online news platform, Haramain, on X, stated that Wednesday would be the first day of Dhul Hijjah.

According to the Haramain, June 5 would be the day of Arafat, while June 6 would be the day of Eid-el-Adha, the Muslims’ biggest festival.

Dhul Hijjah is considered a sacred month and a time of heightened devotion, reflection, and acts of worship.

“The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia — Dhul Hijjah 1446 begins tonight,” the platform stated.

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