Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has officially announced the key Islamic calendar dates for the upcoming Hajj season, confirming that the Day of Arafat will fall on May 26, while Eid al-Adha will be observed on May 27.
The announcement was made following the sighting and verification process that determines important dates in the Islamic lunar calendar, which guides the timing of religious observances across the Muslim world.
The Day of Arafat, considered the most significant day of Hajj, will be observed on May 26. It is the day pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat in Makkah to perform one of the central rites of the pilgrimage.
Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, will follow on May 27. The celebration is marked by special prayers, the sacrifice of animals in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion, and acts of charity to the less privileged.
Authorities in Saudi Arabia noted that, as with all Islamic lunar-based events, the exact timing may vary slightly depending on moon sighting in different regions.
Muslims around the world are expected to begin preparations for the holy period, which represents one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar.
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