Dhaka, May 28 -- The crescent moon marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Zilhajj has been sighted in Bangladesh, confirming that the country will celebrate Eid-ul-Azha June 7 (Saturday).

The National Moon Sighting Committee made the announcement following a meeting held at 6:30 pm on Wednesday at the conference hall of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.

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The meeting was held with Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain in the chair.

With this official sighting, the Islamic month of Zilhajj in the Hijri year 1446 has begun, setting the date for Eid-ul-Azha, one of the most significant religious festivals for Muslims worldwide.

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