The 1st Dhu al-Hijjah of the year 1446 H corresponds to Thursday, May 29, 2025, and Eid Al Adha will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced on Tuesday.
In a statement, the ministry said that the lunar crescent marking the beginning of Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH was not observed on the evening of Tuesday, May 27.
As a result, the month of Dhu al-Qi'dah 1446 AH will have completed 30 days, and the 1st day of Dhu al-Hijjah will be Thursday, May 29, 2025. Therefore, Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1446, corresponding to June 7, 2025.
