Moon sighting will be observed in Saudi Arabia to determine Hajj and Eid al-Adha dates

The dates of the Hajj and Eid al-Adha will be decided by Saudi Arabia based on its observation of the crescent moon today. June 6 is Eid al-Adha if the crescent moon is visible today. The dates of the major Hajj ceremonies will also depend on the moon sighting today. Across the nation, observations will start in the evening.

Today's weather prediction calls for clear skies. Today will make the dates for the Hajj and Eid al-Adha obvious, regardless of whether the moon is visible.Eid al-Adha will fall on June 6 and the Day of Arafah on June 5 if the crescent moon is visible today. Arafah is scheduled on June 6 and Eid is scheduled for June 7 if the crescent moon is not visible. For the Hajj trip, Mecca will be bustling with activity tomorrow. Approximately two million pilgrims are anticipated to attend the Hajj, of which more than a million have already arrived. Based on the moon sighting, pilgrims also choose which days to travel to Mina for the Hajj.