Eid al-Adha Likely to Be Celebrated on June 6 in the Middle East

Eid al-Adha, one of the holiest festivals in Islam, is expected to be celebrated on Friday, June 6, in Kuwait and other parts of the Middle East, according to a recent scientific forecast.
The Al-Ojairi Scientific Center in Kuwait stated that astronomical calculations indicate the new moon will be visible for approximately 43 minutes after sunset on May 28. This sighting will mark the beginning of the new Islamic month, which places the Day of Arafah—the main day of Hajj—on Thursday, June 5. Consequently, Eid al-Adha will be observed the following day, June 6.
In anticipation of the festival, the Kuwaiti government has announced a five-day public holiday from June 5 to June 9. Normal government operations will resume on Tuesday, June 10. However, organizations with different operational needs have the flexibility to set their holiday schedules.

Eid al-Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” is one of the two major Islamic holidays. It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham, peace be upon him) to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael, peace be upon him) in obedience to God’s command. Muslims around the world honor this event by performing the ritual sacrifice of animals.