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These Countries Sight Dhul Hijjah Moon, Eid Al Adha Set for May 27

These countries confirm Dhul Hijjah dates, Eid Al Adha 2026 set for May 27 as crescent sightings are announced.

  • Publish date: Sunday، 17 May 2026 Reading time: 1 min read
These Countries Sight Dhul Hijjah Moon, Eid Al Adha Set for May 27

Muslim countries across the world are preparing to sight the Dhul Hijjah crescent, which will mark the start of the month leading to Eid Al Adha 2026. Some nations have already announced the official start date for the festival, confirming the beginning of Dhul Hijjah tomorrow.

In the Islamic calendar, months are either 29 or 30 days long, depending on the moon sighting. Eid Al Adha is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, while the 9th day, known as the Day of Arafah, is one of the holiest days in Islam.

If the crescent is spotted tonight, tomorrow will be the first day of Dhul Hijjah, and Wednesday, May 27, 2026, will be Eid Al Adha. If the moon is sighted tomorrow instead, Eid Al Adha will fall on Thursday, May 28.

The UAE Astronomy Centre has stated that the crescent will be visible to the naked eye in Central and Western Asia, North Africa, and most of the Americas. Meanwhile, telescopes will help sight the moon in East Asia, South Africa, and southern regions of South America.

Several countries have already confirmed their start dates for Dhul Hijjah and Eid Al Adha, highlighting readiness for this blessed occasion. Below is a list of nations that have declared their official dates.

Tunisia

Tunisia was the first to officially announce the start of Dhul Hijjah. The Islamic month will begin tomorrow, Monday, May 18, with Eid Al Adha scheduled for Wednesday, May 27.

Turkey

Turkey follows calendar-based calculations instead of moon sightings. The country has confirmed Dhul Hijjah will commence tomorrow, May 18, meaning Eid Al Adha will also be celebrated on Wednesday, May 27.

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