The Islamic month of Dhu Al Hijjah is going to start. The Dhu Al Hijjah month is expected to begin on Sunday, May 17 2026. This is what the people at the International Astronomical Centre said.
They are based in Abu Dhabi. The International Astronomical Centre said that people in countries will look for the moon on May 17. They want to find out when Dhu Al Hijjah is going to start. The Dhu Al Hijjah month is the month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
You might be able to see the crescent moon with a telescope in East Asia, southern Africa and South America. The International Astronomical Centre said this. You might also be able to see the crescent moon without a telescope in Central and West Asia, North Africa and the Americas. You need to have good weather.
The people at the International Astronomical Centre think that Monday, May 18, will be the day of Dhu Al Hijjah 1447 AH. This is what they said. The Dhu Al Hijjah month is going to start on Monday, May 18.
Eid al-Adha is a holiday for Muslims. Eid Al Adha is going to start on Wednesday, May 27. This is the day of the Dhu Al Hijjah month. Eid al-Adha is also known as the Festival of Sacrifice.
The Festival of Sacrifice is a part of Islam. It happens at the time of the Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah. The Day of Arafah is the day before Eid al-Adha. The Day of Arafah is going to be on Tuesday, May 26.
The astronomers said that they can make predictions. The final decision about Islamic dates is made by the religious authorities in each country. They make the announcements about the Dhu Al Hijjah month and the Eid Al Adha. The Dhu Al Hijjah month and the Eid Al Adha are important for Muslims.
