Rabat – Morocco’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced today that Thursday will mark the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah. With this announcement, Moroccans will celebrate Eid Al Adha on June 7.
The ministry conducted the crescent moon sighting on Tuesday and confirmed that the moon was not visible.
Dhu al-Hijjah is the 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar, marking two significant events: Eid Al Adha and Hajj to Mecca.
Eid Al Adha, a holiday in the Muslim world, commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah’s command.
The first ten days of Dhu Al Hijjah are considered sacred and are often a time of increased devotion and worship for Muslims around the world.
In February, Morocco announced its decision to cancel the Eid Al Adha sacrifice ritual due to drought and a notable decrease in the country’s livestock population due to the dry seasons that affected the country’s agriculture sector for six years in a row.
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court also announced results of the moon sighting of the Dhu al-Hijjah crescent today, noting that Dhu Al Hijjah starts on Wednesday and Eid Al Adha will fall on June 6.
