Eid al-Adha 2023 Moon Sighting: Check Eid Ul Azha Date in UAE, UK, US, Canada and Other Countries

Stay here with us to get live news updates on the Eid al-Adha moon sighting in UAE, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Indonesia, Malaysia, UK, US, Canada and other countries and know the Bakra Eid 2023 date.

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19 Jun, 16:40 (IST)

The Dhul Hijjah moon was sighted in UAE, US, Canada, Oman and Saudi Arabia. However, the moon was invisible in Indonesia, Malaysia and the United Kingdom. Based on the moon sighting, Eid al-Adha 2023 will be celebrated on June 28 in UAE, US, Canada, Oman and Saudi Arabia. In Indonesia, Malaysia and UK, the festival shall fall on June 29.

19 Jun, 12:59 (IST)

The Dhul Hijjah moon has not been sighted in the United Kingdom. Therefore, Dhul Qadah month shall complete 30 days on June 19 and Dhul Hijjah in UK shall commence from June 20. Eid al-Adha 2023 in UK will be celebrated on June 29.

19 Jun, 09:18 (IST)

The Hilal Council of Canada (HCC) has confirmed reports of the sighting of the new moon. Therefore, Dhul Hijjah 1444 shall begin from June 19. Accordingly, Muslims will celebrate Eid al-Adha 2023 in Canada on June 28.

19 Jun, 08:18 (IST)

The Dhul Hijjah moon has been sighted in Plano in US state of Texas, the Central Hilal Committee announced. Therefore, Eid al-Adha in the US shall be celebrated on June 28.

18 Jun, 21:56 (IST)

The Dhul Hijjah moon has been sighted in Oman. Therefore, Eid al-Adha shall be celebrated on June 28 in Oman.

18 Jun, 19:18 (IST)

Muslims in UAE, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, UK, US, Canada and several other countries will try to sight the moon this evening. An announcement regarding whether the Dhul Hijjah moon has been sighted or not is expected after Maghrib prayers. Accordingly, Eid al-Adha 2023 date will be announced. Stay here for live news updates.

Here it may be noted that the moon was not sighted in Indonesia and Malaysia. hence, the ongoing Dhul Qadah month shall complete 30 days tomorrow and Dhul Hijjah in Indonesia shall commence from June 20. Muslims in Indonesia and Malaysia will celebrate Eid al-Adha on June 29.

18 Jun, 18:31 (IST)

The Dhul Hijjah moon has not been sighted, the Deputy Minister of Religion of Indonesia Zainut Tauhid Sa'adi announced today. Therefore, Dhul Qadah month shall complete 30 days tomorrow and Dhul Hijjah in Indonesia shall commence from June 20. Iduladha, also known as Eid al-Adha, will be celebrated on June 29.

18 Jun, 17:56 (IST)

The Dhul Hijjah moon has not been sighted in Malaysia, the Keeper of the Great Seal of the Malay Kings announced today. Therefore, Dhul Hijjah month shall begin from June 20 in Malaysia. Accordingly, Hari Raya Aidiladha or Eid al-Adha shall be celebrated on June 29 in Malaysia.

18 Jun, 17:04 (IST)

Muslims in UAE, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Indonesia, Malaysia, UK, US, Canada and several other countries will try to sight the moon today. The final announcement on whether the Dhul Hijjah moon has been sighted is expected after Maghrib prayers. Accordingly, Eid al-Adha 2023 date will be decided. Stay here for the Eid al-Adha 2023 moon sighting live news updates.


Dubai, June 18: Muslims in several countries will see if the moon is visible in the sky today in order to mark the beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1444 month and Eid al-Adha 2023 date. Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Eid Ul Azha and Iduladha, is celebrated by Muslims across the world on 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar. LatestLY is all set to provide Eid al-Adha 2023 moon sighting live news updates from UAE, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Indonesia, Malaysia, UK, US, Canada and other countries.

The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, which means that it is based on the cycles of the moon. The Islamic calendar has 12 months, each of which is either 29 or 30 days long, depending on the moon sighting. The months begin with the sighting of the new moon. Muslims look for the moon on the 29th evening of each month. If the moon is seen, the ongoing month ends and a new month begins. In case the moon is not seen, a new month starts after the ongoing month completes 30 days. Eid al-Adha 2023 Date in India: Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighting on June 19 To Decide Bakra Eid Date.

Today marks the 29th day of Dhul Qadah month in UAE, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Indonesia, Malaysia, UK, US, Canada and several other countries. If the moon is sighted today, Dhul Qadah month will end and Dhul Hijjah 1444 month shall commence from tomorrow, i.e. June 19. If the moon is not visible, Dhul Qadah month shall complete 30 days on June 19. In this case, Dhul Hijjah shall commence from June 20. Eid al-Adha 2023 Mehndi Designs: Easy Arabic Mehandi Designs and Beautiful Henna Patterns to Celebrate the Festival of Bakrid (Watch Videos).

Eid al-Adha 2023 Date:

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah month. So, if the Dhul Hijjah month starts from June 19, Muslims in UAE, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Indonesia, Malaysia, UK, US, Canada and several other countries will observe Eid al-Adha 2023 on June 28. In case the Dhul Hijjah month commences from June 20, Bakra Eid or Bakrid shall fall on June 29. Stay here with us to get live news updates on the Eid al-Adha moon sighting in UAE, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Indonesia, Malaysia, UK, US, Canada and other countries and know the Bakra Eid 2023 date.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 18, 2023 05:00 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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