The Presidential Court has announced the official sighting of the Dhu al-Hijjah crescent moon. As a result, tomorrow, Wednesday, will mark the first day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH, which corresponds with May 28, 2025. Consequently, Friday, June 6, 2025, will be the first day of Eid al-Adha.

Below is the full statement from the Presidential Court:

"In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful,
The Presidential Court announces, based on the decision of the 'Committee for the Sighting of the Dhu al-Hijjah Moon for the Year 1446 AH,' which is formed by the Emirates Council for Sharia Fatwa. The committee convened this evening at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi on the 29th of Dhu al-Qi'dah 1446 AH, corresponding to May 27, 2025. After reviewing the reports and results of the moon sighting across the nation, the committee confirms the Sharia sighting of the crescent moon this evening.
Thus, tomorrow, Wednesday, is the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH, and Friday, the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH, corresponding to June 6, 2025, will be the first day of Eid al-Adha.

On this blessed occasion, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, Ruler of Dubai. We also congratulate the esteemed members of the Supreme Council of the Union, the rulers of the Emirates, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, and to all crown princes, deputy rulers, and the people of the United Arab Emirates and the whole world. We ask Allah to bring this occasion upon us and our beloved homeland with joy, blessings, goodness, and happiness. Praise be to Allah, Lord of all worlds."

First Day of Eid al-Adha in the UAE: June 6, 2025

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