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Eid Al Adha 2025: Crescent moon sighting confirmed in Saudi Arabia

Published: 27 May 2025 - 06:40 pm | Last Updated: 27 May 2025 - 07:10 pm
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Riyadh: The Moon Sighting Committee in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia confirmed that the Dhul-Hijja crescent was sighted today, Tuesday May 27, confirming that tomorrow, Wednesday May 28, will be the first day of Dhul Hijja.

Eid al Adha will fall on Friday, June 6.

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