Riyadh, May 17 -- The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH-2026, has been sighted in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, May 17.

As a result, Monday, May 18, will be the first day of the holy month. Haj 1447 AH-2025 will commence on Monday, May 25. The Day of Arafah will be observed Tuesday, May 26, while Eid al-Adha will fall on Wednesday, May 27.

The announcement was made by the Saudi Supreme Court after the crescent moon was sighted in various regions across the Kingdom.

It is noteworthy that the Supreme Court had earlier called on all Muslims throughout the Kingdom to look for the crescent moon of Dhul-Hijjah on the evening of Sunday.

Meanwhile, Oman, Malaysia and Indonesia have also announced that Monday, May 18, w...