Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has urged all Muslims across the Kingdom to participate in the sighting of the crescent moon of the Arabic month Dhu Al Hijjah tomorrow evening, Thursday.
This initiative is crucial for determining the commencement of the new and final month of the Hijri calendar, as well as the day Eid Al Adha, the biggest Islamic festival, will fall on.
“If Friday, June 7, is confirmed as the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah, Eid Al Adha will fall on Sunday, June 16,” the announcement stated.
The court has urged individuals capable of observing the crescent moon, whether with the naked eye or through binoculars, to approach the nearest court and provide their testimony.
They are requested to register their testimony or contact the nearest center to help them reach the nearest court.
Meanwhile, Inside the Haramain also reported on Wednesday on its official handle, #insharifain, a related announcement. The agency is the official news publication from the two holy mosques in Mecca and Madinah.
“The Supreme Court calls on all Muslims in Saudi Arabia to sight the crescent of Dhu al-Hijjah tomorrow evening, Thursday, 29 Dhu al-Qadah 1445 H, corresponding to 6 June 2024. The sighting of the crescent will confirm the days of Hajj, including the Day of Arafah and Eid Al Adha,” the post read.
Eid-el-Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” is one of the most significant Islamic holidays. It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.
However, God provided a ram to sacrifice instead. The festival is marked by special prayers, feasting, and the ritual sacrifice of animals such as sheep, goats, cows, or camels.
The meat from the sacrifice is distributed among family, friends, and the less fortunate.
The festival also coincides with the Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, which takes place in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
