UAE: Eid Al Adha 2023 likely to fall on June 28, says International Astronomy Centre

Most Islamic nations will attempt to sight the crescent moon of Dhu Al Hijja on June 18

Abu Dhabi: The International Astronomy Center (IAC) has announced that Eid Al Adha is most likely to fall on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

The announcement comes as countries across the Islamic world are preparing to observe the holy festival.

Most Islamic nations will attempt to sight the crescent moon of Dhu Al Hijja on Sunday, June 18, 2023, which corresponds to the 29th of Dhu Al Qa’da 1444 AH according to the Islamic calendar.

However, the International Astronomy Center has stated that on this particular day, the crescent will be extremely difficult to see with a telescope from the center and west of the Islamic world.

As a result, it is expected that Monday, June 19 will be declared as the first day of the month of Dhu Al Hijja in many countries. Consequently, Tuesday, June 27 is predicted to be the Day of Arafah, with Wednesday, June 28 being the first day of Eid Al Adha.

The center indicated that the sighting of the crescent in Jakarta and Abu Dhabi is not possible even with a telescope. However, in cities such as Riyadh, Amman, Jerusalem, Cairo, and Rabat, the crescent could potentially be sighted using a telescope, although it would still be difficult, particularly in the eastern and central regions. Clear skies would be necessary for any potential sighting.