The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has called upon Muslims across the kingdom to observe the crescent moon on the evening of Tuesday, May 27th, to ascertain the commencement of Zil Hajj 2025. This Islamic month is significant as it marks the observance of Eid ul Adha and the annual Hajj pilgrimage. In a statement released on Sunday, the court requested that anyone who sights the crescent — whether with the naked eye or through binoculars — should report their sighting to the nearest court and register their testimony.
The court also encouraged active participation in the official moon-sighting committees that have been established in various regions to assist in this crucial religious process. The Hajj pilgrimage is traditionally observed from the 8th day of Zil Hajj and extends until the 13th of the month. This year, Hajj is tentatively scheduled to take place between June 4th and June 9th.
However, should the crescent moon not be sighted on May 27th, then the current month of Zil Qadah will complete 30 days, and Zil Hajj will consequently commence on Thursday, May 29th. In such a scenario, Eid ul Adha would shift to Saturday, June 7th, thus moving the Hajj pilgrimage and its associated celebrations forward by one day in the kingdom. The ultimate confirmation of the dates for Eid ul Adha and Hajj will be contingent upon the official moon-sighting announcement made closer to the conclusion of Zil Qadah.
