Kuwait declares Eid Al Adha holidays
Crescent moon marking beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah expected to be visible on May 27
Dubai: Kuwait’s Council of Ministers has officially declared a public holiday from Thursday, June 5, to Sunday, June 8, 2025, in observance of Arafat and Eid Al Adha.
The holiday will be followed by a day of rest on Monday, June 9, with work resuming on Tuesday, June 10.
Eid Al Adha, one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar, is expected to fall on Friday, June 6, 2025, according to astronomical forecasts released by the Emirates Astronomy Society.
The crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Dhu Al Hijjah, the final month in the Islamic lunar calendar, is expected to be visible on May 27, making May 28 the first day of the month.
Should the astronomical forecast hold, the Day of Arafah, a day of fasting and reflection observed on the 9th of Dhu Al Hijjah, will fall on Thursday, June 5, followed by Eid Al Adha on Friday, June 6.
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