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Breaking: Saudi Arabia finally announces date for Eid Al-Adha 2026

Published 17 May 2026 at 6:56 PM

by Adekunle Dada

1 min read

The Crescent moon for Dhul Hijjah 1447 has been sighted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Subsequently, Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Day of Arafah is expected to fall on Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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Mecca, Saudi Arabia - The crescent moon for Dhul Hijjah 1447 has been sighted in Saudi Arabia.

Eid al-Adha will be observed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

The blessed month of Dhul Hijjah will commence tonight, Sunday, May 17, 2026, with the Day of Arafah falling on May 26, 2026.

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