Five-day long weekend announced in Kuwait as Eid Al Adha holiday set to fall on June 6

Dubai: Eid Al Adha, one of Islam’s holiest festivals, will be observed in Kuwait on Friday, June 6, according to astronomical projections by the Al Ojairi Scientific Center.

In a statement, the center confirmed that the crescent marking the start of Dhu Al Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar, will be born at dawn on May 27, corresponding to the 29th of Dhu Al Qi'dah.

The crescent is expected to be visible over Kuwait’s horizon for 43 minutes after sunset on May 28, signifying the beginning of the new month.

Based on these calculations, the Day of Arafah, the key day of pilgrimage in Mecca, will fall on Thursday, June 5, followed by Eid Al Adha on Friday.

The center added that the crescent will also be observable across Arab and Islamic capitals for periods ranging between 40 and 58 minutes, affirming widespread visibility and alignment with astronomical forecasts.

In light of the holiday, Kuwait’s Cabinet has already announced a suspension of work across all government agencies and public institutions from June 5 through June 9.

Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, June 10. Institutions with nonstandard operations will determine their holiday schedules independently.

Eid Al Adha, also known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God’s command, a moment honored by millions of Muslims through prayer, charity, and the ritual sacrifice of livestock.

Huda Ata is an independent writer based in the UAE.