New Delhi, May 25 -- As the summer sun begins to shine brighter, so does the anticipation for one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar, i.e. Eid-ul-Adha (also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Bakhreid, Eid-ul-Zuha, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, Qurban Bayarami or the Feast of Sacrifice). Based on early astronomical calculations, Friday, June 6, 2025, is expected to mark the festive day in the UAE, giving residents a long weekend to celebrate with loved ones.

In other words, summer just got more exciting for UAE residents as early astronomical predictions hint at a four-day weekend next month to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha 2025. According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, is...