The Saudi Arabian Supreme Court has declared the crescent moon has been sighted and it signifies the beginning of the month of Zil Hajj.
As per the declaration, the commencement of Zil Hajj will take place on Monday, June 19th, 2023. Consequently, the annual Hajj pilgrimage is scheduled for Tuesday, June 27th, and Eid Al Adha will be observed on Wednesday, June 28th. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is anticipated to announce their own crescent sighting later today. Traditionally, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and several other Gulf countries observe Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha on synchronized days.
