Eid Al-Adha 2025: Astronomical predictions for holiday date

As the month of Dhu al-Hijjah approaches, Muslims worldwide eagerly await the date of Eid al-Adha for the year 2025 (1446 AH).

According to astronomical calculations, Eid al-Adha this year is expected to fall in June 2025, with a slight possibility of variation depending on the moon sighting.

Saudi astronomical forecasts, based on data from the International Astronomy Center and the Saudi Calendar Association affiliated with King Saud University, indicate that the new moon of Dhu al-Hijjah will be born on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 5:03 AM Mecca time.

Accordingly, it is expected that Wednesday, May 28, will be the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah. This means that Thursday, June 5, 2025, will be the Day of Arafah (9 Dhu al-Hijjah), and Eid al-Adha will begin on Friday, June 6, 2025 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah), lasting until Monday, June 9, 2025 (13 Dhu al-Hijjah).

These dates align with estimates from the Turkish Directorate of Religious Affairs and the International Astronomy Center.

However, some countries may differ in determining the first day of Eid based on local moon sighting methods. For example, astronomical estimates in Oman suggest that Eid al-Adha may begin on Saturday, June 7, highlighting potential variations in astronomical interpretations or local sighting practices.

The final dates will ultimately be confirmed by official announcements from Saudi Arabia’s religious authorities, such as the Supreme Court, after the moon sighting.

Duration of Eid and public holidays:

Eid al-Adha lasts for four days, from the 10th to the 13th of Dhu al-Hijjah.

Including the Day of Arafah (the day before Eid), the official holiday is expected to span five consecutive days, starting from Thursday, June 5 (Day of Arafah), and ending Monday, June 9, 2025.