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UAE calls on public to sight moon today for

Eid Al Adha 2025

Written by:
News Madie Murphy
4 hours ago
Keep an eye out…
Eid Al Adha 2025 is nearly here and the UAE Council for Fatwa has called for members of the public to sight
the crescent moon of Dhu Al Hijjah this evening, Tuesday, May 27 to determine the start of a holy month in the
Islamic calendar.
The Crescent Sighting Committee will be out in full force to sight the moon and they have also has invited
specialists, astronomers, and community members to observe the sky after sunset on the 29th of Dhul
Qadah, which is May 27.
Those who spot the moon are encouraged to report their findings by calling 027774647 or through the
online form.
In previous moon sightings, the UAE has used drones to assist in sighting the moon for Eid and it’s likely to
be the same for Eid Al Adha 2025. Some countries have already confirmed dates of Eid Al Adha
holidays and some even have up to five days.
What happens when Eid Al Adha 2025 falls on the weekend?

For those of us who enjoy a two-day weekend, if Eid Al Adha does fall from a Thursday to Sunday, we
are technically losing out on two holiday dates. So, the question is…
Do we get an extra day (or days) off? Is any adjustment made?
To rip the bandaid off, the answer is… no.
According to the UAE Cabinet, ‘public holidays that fall on weekends will not be moved or carried forward to a
weekday.’
So, it looks like we will only get four days off during Eid Al Adha if it does fall from June 5 to 8, 2025.
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