When is Eid al-Adha 2023 around the world?
When is Eid al-Adha 2023? In Saudi Arabia, it is confirmed to be celebrated on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, but some countries will observe the holiday on June 29. The exact date is subject to the sighting of the moon of Dhul Hijjah 1444 AH, which is the 12th month of the Islamic calendar. For the latest updates on the moon sighting, we will keep you informed on this page.
Countries celebrating Eid al-Adha on June 28
Eid al-Adha 2023 in Saudi Arabia
The Dhul Hijjah moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, which confirms that Eid al-Adha 2023 will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. According to Arab media reports, the crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia.
Eid al Adha 2023 in Oman
Oman has officially declared the dates for Eid al Adha 2023, an eagerly awaited festival for Muslims worldwide. The Main Committee for Moon Sighting in Oman has confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon in the country, solidifying the start of Eid al Adha festivities. The joyous occasion of Eid al Adha will then commence on Wednesday, June 28.
Eid al Adha 2023 in UAE
The Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah commenced in the UAE with the sighting of the crescent moon on Monday morning. This marks the beginning of the last month in the Islamic Hijri calendar, starting on June 19.
Eid al Adha 2023 in Australia
The Australian National Imams Council announced that Wednesday, June 28, 2023 will be celebrated as Eid Al-Adha for the Al-Hijri 1444H or the year 2023.
Eid al-Adha 2023 in Egypt
The first day of Dhul Hijjah in Egypt starts June 19, and Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated across New Zealand on June 28, 2023.
Eid al-Adha 2023 in Lebanon
The first day of Dhul Hijjah in Lebanon starts June 19, and Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated across Lebanon on June 28, 2023.
Countries celebrating Eid al-Adha on June 29
Eid al-Adha 2023 in Malaysia
The Ministry of Religious Affairs confirmed that no moon has been sighted, meaning Eid al-Adha 2023 in Malaysia will fall on Thursday June 29.
Eid al-Adha 2023 in Indonesia
No moon was sighted, meaning Eid al-Adha 2023 in Indonesia will begin on Thursday, June 29, according to the Assistant Secretary of the Council of Rulers.
Eid al-Adha 2023 in Brunei
Once again, no moon was sighted in the night sky, meaning the Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha will begin on Thursday, June 29.
Eid al-Adha 2023 in Pakistan
The sighting of the crescent moon for the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah 1444 has occurred in Pakistan. As per the sighting, the first day of Dhul Hijjah will be on 20th June, while the religious fervor of Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on 29th June.
Eid al-Adha 2023 in India
Markazi Chand Committee of Lucknow announces Eid-ul-Adha date as June 29, 2023 as Dhul Hijjah crescent moon sighted today on Monday evening ie June 19.
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, the oldest and largest socio-religious organization of Indian Muslims, tweeted, “The Moon of Zul Hijjah Sighted. The 1st of Zul Hijjah will be on June 20 and Eid- ul-Azha will be on June 29, 2023 (sic).”
Eid al-Adha 2023 in Bangladesh
The official statement by National Moon Sighting Committee Bangladesh read, “The Dhul Hijjah moon was seen in different parts of Bangladesh on Monday (June 19) evening. Apart from this, the National Moon Sighting Committee has also announced this in the meeting room of the Islamic Foundation at the National Mosque, Baitul Mukarram. Consequently, the counting of the holy month of Zilhaj will begin from Tuesday (June 20). Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated across Bangladesh on June 29, 2023.”
Eid al-Adha 2023 in Singapore
The first day of Dhul Hijjah in Singapore will be on Tuesday, June 20 2023 hence, Mufti Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir announced that Hari Raya Haji will fall on Thursday, June 29 2023.
Eid al-Adha 2023 in Morocco
The first day of Dhul Hijjah in Morocco starts June 20, and Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated across Morocco on June 29, 2023.
Eid al-Adha 2023 in UK
The first day of Dhul Hijjah in United Kingdom starts June 20, and Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated across UK on June 29, 2023.
But note that some mosques in the UK follow the Saudi declarations, including Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre in Birmingham which organizes the city’s huge Eid celebrations
Eid al-Adha 2023 in Philippines
The first day of Dhul Hijjah in Philippines starts June 20, and Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated across Philippines on June 29, 2023.
Eid al-Adha 2023 in New Zealand
The first day of Dhul Hijjah in New Zealand starts June 20, and Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated across New Zealand on June 29, 2023.
