Eid al-Adha date announced in Saudi Arabia

On May 17, the new crescent moon of Dhu al-Hijjah was sighted. Based on this, the date of Eid al-Adha has been officially announced in Saudi Arabia.

Accordingly:

• Monday, May 18 — First day of Dhu al-Hijjah;

• Tuesday, May 26 — Day of Arafah;

• Wednesday, May 27 — Eid al-Adha will be celebrated.

As of now, the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan has not yet announced an official date for Eid al-Adha.