Saudi Arabia declares date for Eid-el-Kabir

Saudi Arabian government has announced sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent.

This means that the pilgrimage will start on June 4, 2025, while the day of Arafah will fall on June 5.

Arab News reports that the announcement was made by the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Accordingly, Muslims who are not performing the pilgrimage this year will celebrate Eid-el-Kabir on June 6.

Kingdom to look out for the crescent moon on Tuesday — Dhu Al-Qa’dah 29 — and report any sightings as soon as possible to their nearest court.

The kingdom has also announced a weeklong Eid holiday for both public and private sector workers.

This means that Nigeria government is expected to declare June 6 as Eid-el-Kabir.