A crescent of the Dhul Hijjah has been sighted, according to the Saudi authorities. As a result, the day of Arafah will be June 5, and the pilgrimage will begin on June 4, 2025.
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The Supreme Court delivered the announcement on Tuesday, according to Arab News. Muslims will observe Eid-el-Kabir on June 6 if they choose not to make the pilgrimage this year.
Please be advised to keep an eye out for the crescent moon on Tuesday, Dhu Al-Qa’dah 29, and promptly notify your local court if you happen to see one.
Employees in the public and private sectors alike will have a weeklong off to celebrate Eid, according to the kingdom. As a result, the government of Nigeria is likely to proclaim June 6 as Eid-el-Kabir.