Eid ul-Adha 2025 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia: Latest News, Dhul Hijjah Crescent Spotted, Bakrid Dates Announced

The Islamic festival of Eid ul-Adha 2025 is set to be celebrated following the moon sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent in Saudi Arabia. Muslim communities across the world look towards Saudi Arabia for confirmation of the sighting, as it marks the start of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah and determines the dates for Hajj pilgrimage and the celebration of Eid ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid.

Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia

On the evening of the designated observation, official moon sighting committees in Saudi Arabia confirmed the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent ([Hindustan Times](https://news.google.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?oc=5)). This sighting is crucial as it signifies the beginning of one of the holiest months in the Islamic lunar calendar.

Following the sighting, Saudi authorities have officially announced the dates for the Hajj pilgrimage and the Eid ul-Adha 2025 festival.

Official Dates for Hajj and Eid ul-Adha 2025

With the confirmed crescent sighting, the first day of Dhul Hijjah falls as per the Saudi lunar calendar. According to reports, the Day of Arafat—the key day of Hajj—will be observed on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah. The festival of Eid ul-Adha will be celebrated on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah in Saudi Arabia.

Based on the official announcement:

– The Day of Arafat will occur on Friday, June 6, 2025.
– Eid ul-Adha 2025 will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Saudi Arabia ([Siasat.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPUURaM2tQMUdQUUZRZFdHYk1FeGQxQ3BTU0Q4dWppVnF3ckdxdkxqUWF0eVhyMW9rck8wa3FtdTlkMmQyeVRFUE44dE53V1lYNGxEcWhSb1NNR1hNSGZQdEZSeXhpRlYxeDZvV3g2RTFoLVlIV0lTb0VTUXE2R2NwbFh5ZG9oTjcxeWJNSTA1czRjUTjSAZgBQVVfeXFMT0h6dXlFd1dXQ1d1VVlVeFdLYjJ6MTlxSm4wRERHaTlQMXJCR0o5QzR3V2lZSkdQU2RYNjlDOWRMaXE5c1JrTG5VY241Q3MtYVhwdDBXdUQwRkxrMVYxOU9Ia0NPUHRmOThMR3ExR2tOQUp2Wm94SDdLTFJySDloRmhNcTcyR25KdkFRY0ExODdYVWh0c0tLM3M?oc=5), [Gulf News](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxPbVZyX2FVQXJwR0FHMWtDakZoQ05uU2p2dkh4ajJMV25rM1F4Y3dzbDlFWlE0b0VIakhWSVVJYWc0VFFMdko2cmxGc296X1Y2em95cXotV0NrQzk1UndPeXIwX3d4UmxQNlhBY2ticHI0aEZ3YUVTNmRoUlZVRVpHSlFjc2EybTJjX2huN2NyblVWWmpLZ3RnMDRJUFhjRnZFLTBFeHNfLU5vX2s?oc=5)).

Eid ul-Adha Dates in India and Other Countries

The date for Eid ul-Adha 2025 in India and other South Asian countries generally depends on the local sighting of the Dhul Hijjah moon. According to India Today, if the Dhul Hijjah crescent is not sighted in India on the corresponding date, Eid ul-Adha may be celebrated on June 8, 2025 ([India Today](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwwFBVV95cUxOcTJBUTJEcloxN2xjcDFJVDZORV92d2JwQ0pUbFlCNUMyN0FrYjIzTGpnWTRJMW55eWVrV3ZZNTduQWdxSUctSXBPMDZqQkZvQU1tN0JDcFM0VWtyVndET3B4Q1hqNU14Y1dIcHMzNEl5MG1kcXRTckoxZnUyZmU2SExZajNwb2xUWW9LaTNEWTk0WFMzTWV0Nkh3UV82MEc5cUNNTmdKaFd3QXYyOXhMQjV0Ums4cDh4LWNFbzYzMllGeG_SAcgBQVVfeXFMTkRxT2k2bFdBNEh4ZWdaMURfYWw4S3ZGQXZRQXRJaFBXREZvbEVlX3ZKNU16OTdySkNsUG9BOG1YbFdNanZFR042cHYxbnhGUFU1bVJsODd0OVdOTEVKZU4zY0g2S0w4SkVVUnA1OU5tRkhKTXRlWU5ia3g5TEhHLWxTMFlTUnNBa3BSWURuRjVIMDlKOU5kWXRlMExQc190MDFaTHZzenoyZDl0Y3d3TFBXLUJlZVJpdWNmaGFfbGZJb0hMYklJVms?oc=5)). Official moon sighting bodies in these countries will confirm the final date.

Significance of the Moon Sighting

The crescent moon sighting is integral to Islamic tradition, ushering in a period of spiritual significance, including the annual Hajj pilgrimage and the commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion, as marked by Eid ul-Adha. For the global Muslim community, these dates are pivotal for religious observances and rituals.

Conclusion

With the Dhul Hijjah moon now sighted in Saudi Arabia, preparations for Hajj and Eid ul-Adha 2025 are underway, with June 7 confirmed as the day of celebration in Saudi Arabia. Communities worldwide await local announcements for the exact day of Bakrid in their regions.

For continued updates on the Eid ul-Adha 2025 moon sighting, Hajj, and Bakrid dates, follow reliable international and local news sources.