Eid ul-Adha 2025, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant Islamic holidays observed by Muslims around the world. The date of Eid ul-Adha is determined by the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon, which also marks the start of the Hajj pilgrimage.

According to reports, Saudi Arabia is expected to sight the moon on May 27, 2025 (Tuesday). If the crescent moon is spotted, Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH will begin on May 28, 2025 (Wednesday), and Eid ul-Adha will fall on Friday, June 6, 2025. Arafat Day, observed a day before Eid, will take place on Thursday, June 5.

However, if the moon is not visible on May 27, Dhul Hijjah will start on May 29, and Eid ul-Adha will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

The Saudi Supreme Court has urged Muslims across the kingdom to try and spot the crescent moon—either with the naked eye or using binoculars—and report the sighting to the nearest court.

Moon Sighting Dates by Region:

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, UK, US, Canada, France:
Moon sighting on May 27, 2025
Eid-ul-Adha likely on June 6, 2025 (if moon is sighted) or June 7, 2025 (if not)

India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Japan, Hong Kong, South Asia:
Moon sighting on May 28, 2025 (Wednesday)
Eid-ul-Adha will be on June 7 or June 8, 2025, depending on moon visibility

In Saudi Arabia, Eid ul-Adha is observed with public holidays spanning three to four days (10th–13th Dhul Hijjah). Celebrations include special Eid prayers, animal sacrifices (Qurbani), charity, and family gatherings. The Day of Arafah, the holiest day in Islam, is observed with fasting and worship and is especially significant for Hajj pilgrims.