Oman has confirmed sighting the crescent moon of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH today, noting that Eid al-Adha 2025 holiday will extend from Dhu al-Hijjah 9 to 12, according to Royal Decree No. 88/2022.
This means that the holiday in Oman will extend from June 5 to 8. Since the first day of Eid falls on a Friday (June 6) this year, an additional compensatory day off will be granted to ensure a full holiday period for the public and private sectors. The public will have a long weekend stretching from Thursday, June 5, till Monday, June 9.
The Eid al-Adha 2025 holiday in Oman and the region is a significant event in the Islamic calendar, marked by a long holiday. This period is a time for Muslims to come together, celebrate their faith and engage in various religious observances.
The timing of Eid al-Adha is determined by the lunar cycle and the sighting of the crescent moon, which signals the start of the new lunar month in the Islamic calendar. The moon-sighting committees in the region are responsible for confirming the sighting of the moon. If the moon is sighted, the following day is declared the first day of the new month, and Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah.
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In addition to Eid al-Adha 2025, Oman celebrates Arafat Day. Arafat Day is the ninth day of the Islamic month Dhu al-Hijjah and the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage. It is immediately followed by Eid al-Adha celebrations.
The day commemorates a key event in Islamic pilgrimage and marks a day of spiritual reflection, unity and supplication. Arafat is the name of a mountain located near the city of Makkah. On this day, Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) delivered his farewell sermon to a gathering of over 100,000 Muslims during his final pilgrimage.
Traditionally, Muslims all around the world who are not in Makkah doing the pilgrimage will fast on the day. It is not mandatory, but it is preferred.
