New Delhi, May 26 -- The search for Zil-Hajj 1446 AH crescent moon in Saudi Arabia will take place on the evening of May 27, which corresponds to 29 ZilQad, the eleventh Islamic month. This moon sighting will determine the auspicious date of Eid-al Adha 2025, which is commonly known as Bakra Eid in India.

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia issued a statement on Sunday, urging sky gazers to look for crescent moon on Tuesday evening and promptly report to the nearest court and provide their testimony on sight of the most awaited celestial spectacle. Since the celebration of the upcoming festival of Eid is contingent upon moon sighting, the exact date on which festivities will take place will be announced tomorrow or day after.

Anyone who s...