India, May 25 -- The International Astronomical Centre on Sunday announced that the first day of Eid-ul-Adha in most Islamic countries is likely to be on June 6, 2025.

The crescent moon marking the first day of the Ed Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH will be observed on Tuesday, 27th May, across the Islamic world. This would place Arafat Day, the holiest day of Hajj, on Thursday, June 5, 2025, followed by Eid-ul-Adha the next day.

Engineer Mohammad Shawkat Odeh, director of the Abu Dhabi-based centre, told ANI news agency that the moon sighting will be possible with telescopes from parts of Central and Western Asia, as well as most of Africa and Europe.

Additionally, it may be visible to the naked eye in large areas of the Americas.

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