As the Arab world awaits the Eid al-Adha 2025 holiday announcement on Tuesday, the Saudi Exchange announced that trading will discontinue at the end of June 4 and resume on June 11, meaning the exchange will be closed for 6 days from June 5 until June 10.
Saudi Arabia has not yet officially announced its Eid al-Adha 2025 holiday. However, the Supreme Court has called upon Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon of Dhu al-Hijjah on Tuesday evening, 29 Dhu al-Qi’dah, corresponding to May 27, 2025.
In a recent statement, the Supreme Court urged anyone who sights the crescent moon with the naked eye or through binoculars to promptly report to the nearest court and submit their testimony. The Supreme Court also expressed hope that those capable of sighting the moon will join the committees established for this purpose in various regions and participate in this effort, which benefits Muslims.
If the moon is sighted on May 27, Wednesday, May 28, will mark the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah. In this case, Eid al-Adha 2025 will fall on Friday, June 6, and Arafat Day will take place a day ahead, on June 5.
If the crescent Moon is not sighted on Tuesday, then Thursday, May 29, will be the first day of Dhul Hijjah. This means that Eid will fall on Saturday, June 7.
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The Eid al-Adha 2025 holiday is a significant event in the Islamic calendar. 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.
Muslims celebrate this occasion, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, by remembering how Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) demonstrated total obedience to God by preparing to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael). Islam celebrates this event to remind believers about faith and obedience through spiritual self-sacrifice.
