Eid Al Adha 2025 dates: Why some countries observe on June 6, others on June 7
From Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, here’s when each country is marking Eid Al Adha 2025
Several countries around the world have announced their dates for Eid Al Adha 2025, with celebrations falling on either June 6 or June 7, depending on local moon sightings and religious authorities.
Countries celebrating Eid Al Adha on June 6
Saudi Arabia: Following traditional moon sighting, Eid will be observed on June 6, marking the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
UAE: The Dhu Al Hijjah moon was sighted, setting Eid on June 6. The Day of Arafat falls on June 5.
Oman: Authorities confirmed the moon sighting, with Eid Al Adha set for June 6 after the Day of Arafah on June 5.
Qatar: Officially declared May 28 as the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah 1446 AH, confirming Eid on June 6.
Australia: The Grand Mufti announced Eid celebrations on June 6.
Indonesia: The Ministry of Religion confirmed the crescent sighting, marking Eid on June 6.
Countries observing Eid Al Adha on June 7
Pakistan, Morocco, and Mauritania announced that the crescent moon was not sighted on Tuesday evening. As a result, Dhu al-Hijjah will begin on Thursday, May 29, in these countries.
Eid al-Adha will therefore be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, in Brunei, Malaysia, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Morocco, and Mauritania.
Pakistan: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirmed the moon was not sighted, marking the start of Dhu al-Hijjah on May 29 and setting Eid al-Adha for June 7.
Malaysia: Authorities declared that the moon was not visible, confirming Eid al-Adha will be observed on June 7.
Brunei: In line with Malaysia’s decision, Brunei will also celebrate Eid on June 7.
India: Based on regional moon sightings, Eid al-Adha is expected to fall on June 7 across many parts of the country.
Bangladesh: The official Eid date will be announced on Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, government employees are set to receive a 10-day holiday from June 5 to June 14 in observance of the festival.
Why the date differences?
The variation in Eid dates is due to regional differences in moon sighting practices, a vital part of the Islamic calendar. Despite these differences, Eid Al Adha remains a unifying celebration commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and sacrifice.
Several countries around the world have announced their dates for Eid Al Adha 2025, with celebrations falling on either June 6 or June 7, depending on local moon sightings and religious authorities.
Countries celebrating Eid Al Adha on June 6
Saudi Arabia: Following traditional moon sighting, Eid will be observed on June 6, marking the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
UAE: The Dhu Al Hijjah moon was sighted, setting Eid on June 6. The Day of Arafat falls on June 5.
Oman: Authorities confirmed the moon sighting, with Eid Al Adha set for June 6 after the Day of Arafah on June 5.
Qatar: Officially declared May 28 as the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah 1446 AH, confirming Eid on June 6.
Australia: The Grand Mufti announced Eid celebrations on June 6.
Indonesia: The Ministry of Religion confirmed the crescent sighting, marking Eid on June 6.
Countries observing Eid Al Adha on June 7
Pakistan, Morocco, and Mauritania announced that the crescent moon was not sighted on Tuesday evening. As a result, Dhu al-Hijjah will begin on Thursday, May 29, in these countries.
Eid al-Adha will therefore be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, in Brunei, Malaysia, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Morocco, and Mauritania.
Pakistan: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirmed the moon was not sighted, marking the start of Dhu al-Hijjah on May 29 and setting Eid al-Adha for June 7.
Malaysia: Authorities declared that the moon was not visible, confirming Eid al-Adha will be observed on June 7.
Brunei: In line with Malaysia’s decision, Brunei will also celebrate Eid on June 7.
India: Based on regional moon sightings, Eid al-Adha is expected to fall on June 7 across many parts of the country.
Bangladesh: The official Eid date will be announced on Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, government employees are set to receive a 10-day holiday from June 5 to June 14 in observance of the festival.
Also Read: UAE declares first day of Eid Al Adha 2025
What is Eid Al Adha?
Muslims perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage during the Islamic month of Dhu Al Hijjah which culminates in celebrating Eid Al Adha on the 10th day of Hajj rituals.
Eid Al Adha or the 'Feast of Sacrifice, is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham's) willingness to sacrifice everything for God.
The festival falls on the 10th day of Dhu Al Hijjah, the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar.
Eid Al Adha is a time of celebration where Muslims gather for prayers at the mosque, visit family and friends, exchange gifts, and enjoy feasts. It's a time of charitable acts, remembrance, and community. However, the exact practices can vary from country to country.
What is Arafat Day?
The Day of Arafat is an important Islamic observance that takes place on the ninth of Dhu Al Hijjah, the day before Eid Al Adha. It marks the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, where Muslim pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat and the Plain of Arafat. It is from this site that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) delivered one of his final sermons during the last year of his life.
For Muslims who are not participating in Hajj, Arafat Day is a significant day of fasting and spiritual reflection. Although fasting on this day is not obligatory, it is highly recommended for those not performing the pilgrimage.
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