The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on all Muslims to participate in the sighting of the crescent moon of the Arabic month Dhu Al Hijjah tomorrow evening, Thursday.
This statutory religious exercise is expected to help determine the commencement of the new and last month of the Hijr and also the day the festival falls on (Islamic) calendar.
The Eid Al Adha which is the biggest Islamic festival falls on the 10th of Dhu Al Hijjah.
“If Friday, June 7, is confirmed the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah, Eid Al Al Adha will fall on Sunday June 16,” it read.
The court urged individuals capable of observing the crescent moon, whether with the naked eye or through binoculars to approach the nearest court and provide their testimony. Gulf News had reported.
They are requested to register their testimony or contact the nearest centre to help him reach the nearest court.
In the samw development, a reputable source for information from Mecca and Medina, Inside the Haramain, has also posted on its X handle @insharifain, a related report on Wednesday.
“The Supreme Court calls on all Muslims in Saudi Arabia to investigate the crescent of Dhu al-Hijjah tomorrow evening, Thursday, 29 Dhu al-Qadah 1445 H, corresponding to 6 June 2024.
“The sighting of the crescent will confirm the days of Hajj, including the Day of Arafah and Eid Al Adha,” the post read.
NEWS | The Supreme Court calls on all Muslims in Saudi Arabia to investigate the crescent of Dhu al-Hijjah tomorrow evening, Thursday, 29 Dhu al-Qadah 1445 H, corresponding to 6 June 2024.
— Inside the Haramain (@insharifain) June 5, 2024
The sighting of the crescent will confirm the days of Hajj, including the Day of Arafah… pic.twitter.com/ntfYuoMwIo
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