According to the Islamic calendar, Dhul Hijjah is the 12th and last month of the Islamic year. This month has great significance among Muslims all over the world because one of the main practices of Islam called Hajj is performed in this month. Eid ul-Adha or Bakra Eid falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah every year, and is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the followers of Islam.
Since Muslim festivals are based on the sighting of the moon, the first day of Dhul Hijjah and the exact date of Eid ul-Adha in different countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, and Singapore has also been decided after the moon-sighting.
Let us read about the Dhul Hijjah and Eid al Adha dates in different countries below.
Dhul Hijjah and Eid-ul-Adha Dates in Saudi Arabia, Singapore, UAE, India, and More
Singapore: The first day of Dhul Hijjah in Singapore will be on Tuesday, 20 June 2023. Therefore, Hari Raya Haji will fall on Thursday, 29 June 2023, as announced by Mufti Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir.
Japan: According to Ruyat-e-Hilal Committee-Japan, the first day of Dhul Hijjah falls on Tuesday, 20 June. Therefore, Eid al Adha in the country shall be on Thursday, 29 June.
Saudi Arabia: The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has announced that the first day of Dhul Hijjah in Saudi Arabia will be on Monday, 19 June 2023. Therefore, Eid-ul-Adha in the country will be on Wednesday, 28 June 2023.
India: India has not made an announcement regarding the Dhul Hijjah and Eid-ul-Adha dates yet.
UAE: The dates have not been announced yet for Dhul Hijjah and Eid-ul-Adha 2023 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Countries that have not been able to witness the Dhul Hijjah moon-sighting will celebrate the Eid-ul-Adha on Thursday, 29 June 2023. Some countries that have announced Eid-al-Adha on 29 June are Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, and Morocco.
Check this space regularly for the latest updates on Eid-ul-Adha 2023.
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