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religion11 hours ago•2 min saved

Moon Sighting Sets Eid al-Adha 2026 for May 27

Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice in Islam, falls on May 27, 2026, with the date determined by the lunar Islamic calendar and confirmed by moon sightings in some countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. It is the second Eid after Eid al-Fitr, occurring during Dhul Hijjah to honor Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son (with a ram provided by God), and it coincides with the end of the Hajj pilgrimage. Some nations celebrate for multiple days.

via USA Today|

#eid-al-adha #festival-of-sacrifice #hajj

world2 months ago•4 min saved

California braces for Eid al-Fitr 2026 as moon sighting pins March 20

Saudi moon spotters have confirmed Eid al-Fitr 2026 for Friday, March 20, marking the end of Ramadan; the date is set by the sighting of the crescent moon in the Islamic calendar, and Californians can expect mosque prayers and community Eid celebrations across Southern California, the Bay Area, and the Central Valley, with times and formats varying by location.

via The Desert Sun|

#california #eid-al-fitr #eid-celebrations

world2 months ago•5 min saved

Moon sighting delays Eid 2026 as Ramadan ends March 19

Ramadan 2026 will end on March 19 after Saudi moon-sighting attempts did not confirm the crescent, meaning Eid al-Fitr is expected to begin on March 20; Eid marks the Festival of Breaking the Fast and is celebrated worldwide with prayers, gatherings and sweets, observed by about 2 billion Muslims.

via Daytona Beach News-Journal|

#eid-al-fitr #islamic-calendar #moon-sighting

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Saudi moon sighting pins Eid al-Fitr 2026 on March 20

Saudi moon-sighting authorities confirmed Eid al-Fitr 2026 will begin on Friday, March 20, with the Shawwal crescent possibly sighted on March 19–20; Eid marks the start of Shawwal after Ramadan and is celebrated worldwide with prayers, festive meals, greetings of Eid Mubarak, and Zakat al-Fitr donations.

via The Oklahoman|

#eid-al-fitr #moon-sighting #ramadan

world3 months ago•51 min saved

Gulf States Kick Off Ramadan 2026 Following Crescent Sighting

Saudi Arabia and the UAE confirmed the Ramadan crescent sighting, with most Gulf countries expected to begin fasting on Wednesday; Oman starts one day later (Feb 19), Kuwait has also confirmed, and Turkey and Indonesia announced fasting dates for Feb 19. In the Indian subcontinent, fasting dates usually follow the Gulf’s sighting by a day, subject to local announcements.

via NDTV Profit|

#fasting-dates #moon-sighting #ramadan-2026

religion3 months ago•2 min saved

Ramadan 2026: Global fasting hours span roughly 12–15 hours by location

Ramadan 2026 begins around Feb 18–19 with the crescent sighting determining the start. Fasting lasts from dawn to dusk, varying globally from about 12 to 15 hours—shorter in the Northern Hemisphere and longer in southern countries like Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa. A table in the article lists first and last-day fasting times by city, and greetings such as ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ and ‘Ramadan Kareem’ are commonly exchanged.

via Al Jazeera|

#fasting-hours #iftar #moon-sighting

culture-and-religion2 years ago•19 min saved

Eid-al-Fitr 2024: Celebrations and Challenges in Gaza

Eid-al-Fitr 2024 celebrations in India will be on April 11, except in Kerala and Kargil where the crescent moon was sighted, prompting celebrations on April 10. The moon sighting was not confirmed in Delhi, Lucknow, and Hyderabad. The date of Eid depends on the Shawwal crescent moon sighting, with Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar celebrating on April 10. The moon sighting might be impacted by a total solar eclipse, delaying the sighting until April 9.

via Mint|

#celebrations #culture-and-religion #eid-al-fitr

world2 years ago•1 min saved

"Eid-ul-Fitr 2024: Moon Sighting and Celebrations Around the World"

The sighting of the crescent moon to mark the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr was obscured in some parts of the world by the solar eclipse, leading to delays in the declaration of Eid in some Islamic communities. The phenomenon reduced lunar visibility, causing Muslim communities in different regions to celebrate Eid on different days. The traditional Hijri calendar, which marks religious events for Muslims, relies on the sighting of the early crescent moon, and the holy month of Ramadan begins at the start of the ninth month.

via The New York Times|

#eid-al-fitr #moon-sighting #muslim-communities

religion-and-culture2 years ago•4 min saved

"Ramadan 2024: Observing the Muslim Month of Fasting Worldwide"

The crescent moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia, marking the start of Ramadan for many Muslims, who will begin fasting on Monday. However, some Asia-Pacific countries will start fasting on Tuesday. This year's Ramadan comes amid the Israel-Hamas war, with concerns that the conflict may spark unrest beyond current borders. Muslims around the world are preparing for a month of religious reflection, family gatherings, and giving, while also facing challenges such as inflation and high food prices.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#islam #middle-east #moon-sighting

religion-middle-east2 years ago•4 min saved

Ramadan Begins as Muslims Spot Crescent Moon in Saudi Arabia

The crescent moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia, marking the start of Ramadan for many Muslims, while some countries will begin fasting on Tuesday. The ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and global food inflation are casting a shadow over this year's Ramadan. The conflict and Israeli restrictions on Muslims praying at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque may fuel militant anger, while the Islamic State group has historically launched attacks during Ramadan.

via The Associated Press|

#islam #israel-hamas-conflict #moon-sighting

culturereligion2 years ago•3 min saved

Eid al-Adha 2023: Celebrations and Messages

Eid al-Adha, the holier of the two Eid festivals observed by Muslims, is set to begin on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, following the Day of Arafat on Tuesday. The festival lasts for four days and commemorates the story of the prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son. Traditionally, an animal is sacrificed and divided into three parts, with one part given to the poor, one to the immediate family, and one reserved for relatives. The phrase "Eid Mubarak" is used to greet fellow Muslims during both Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr, translating to "blessed celebration" or "happy Eid."

via inews|

#culturereligion #eid-al-adha #eid-greetings

religion2 years ago•3 min saved

Dhul Hijjah Crescent Sighted in Saudi Arabia for Eid al-Adha 2023

The moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1444 month and deciding the date for Eid al-Adha 2023. Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah month, which will fall on June 28 if the month starts from June 19. If the month starts from June 20, Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on June 29. The Islamic calendar is based on the cycles of the moon, and each month begins with the sighting of the new moon.

via LatestLY|

#dhul-hijjah #eid-al-adha #islamic-calendar

religion3 years ago•5 min saved

Eid Al-Fitr 2023 to be Celebrated on April 21 in Saudi Arabia

The Shawwal crescent has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, marking the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawwal month. Eid al-Fitr will be observed on April 21 in Saudi Arabia. However, there were disagreements among astronomers in Sudair over the moon sighting. If the moon is not sighted, Eid al-Fitr in Saudi Arabia will be celebrated on April 22.

via LatestLY|

#astronomers #eid-al-fitr #moon-sighting