The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has called on Muslims to spot the crescent moon on Thursday, which would mark the start of the Dhul-Hijja month.
The Supreme Court of the Kingdom directed this in a statement on Wednesday, calling on residents to sight the moon on the evening of June 6 (Dhu al-Qi’dah 29, 1445 AH).
“The Supreme Court expressed hope that those who are capable of sighting the crescent moon will join committees formed for that purpose in different regions and participate in such efforts that benefit Muslims,” the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The statement added that the sighting can be done with or without the help of binoculars.
Those who sight the crescent moon are asked to report to the nearest court and register their testimony.
Eid al-Adha is expected on June 16. Arafat Day, which precedes the major Muslim holiday, is expected a day prior, on June 15.
During Eid al-Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, Muslims pray together, engage in charity work and sacrifice an animal, usually sheep.
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