When is Eid al adha?
What is Eid al adha? Eid al-Adha is one of the two primary celebrations in Islam, along with Eid al-Fitr. It occurs near the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last and twelfth month in the Islamic calendar . Festivities and commemorations are typically extended to the 4 days subsequent days. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, the Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Emirates Astronomical Society, stated that Wednesday, May 28, is expected to be the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah . Consequently, Eid Al Adha is expected to occur on Friday, June 6 . Although these dates rely on astronomical forecasts, the ultimate verification relies on the formal moon sighting as the date approaches . Like all Islamic holidays, UAE officials will issue a formal declaration upon sighting the new moon, signaling the start of Dhu Al Hijjah, the 12th month in the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival coincides with the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca and is observed with...