Excitement has continued to spread among Muslims across the world following Saudi Arabia’s official announcement of the date for Eid-el-Adha 2026 after the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon.
Saudi authorities confirmed on Sunday evening that the moon marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH had been sighted, meaning the new Islamic month will commence on Monday, May 18, 2026. Consequently, the Day of Arafah will be observed on Tuesday, May 26, while Eid-el-Adha celebrations will hold on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
The announcement sparked joy and anticipation among Muslims preparing for the annual festival and the Hajj pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Several Islamic platforms, including Muslim on X and Instagram, shared the development with worshippers around the globe.
“The crescent moon for Dhul Hijjah 1447 has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Subsequently, the blessed month of Dhul Hijjah will commence tonight, and Eid al-Adha will be observed on Wednesday, 27th May 2026, in shā Allāh,” the statement read.
Another Islamic platform, Haramain Info, also confirmed the development while offering prayers for pilgrims preparing for Hajj.
The platform prayed for Allah to grant pilgrims a safe and spiritually fulfilling Hajj, while also urging Muslims to maximise the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah through fasting, prayers, charity, dhikr and other righteous deeds.
The announcement has since generated widespread reactions on social media, with many Muslims expressing gratitude and excitement ahead of the sacred celebrations.
One user, sabatadele, prayed that Allah grants every believer the opportunity to perform Hajj, while another, ahmadsmadawaki, described Islam as “the best religion.”
Others flooded comment sections with prayers and messages of thanksgiving as preparations begin for one of Islam’s biggest annual festivals.
Eid-el-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is observed yearly by Muslims worldwide to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah’s command.
