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.