Eidul Azha 2024 Moon Sighting on June 7, Celebration on June 17
According to the Climate Data Processing Centre, the Zilhajj moon will most likely be sighted on June 7 (Friday) and Eidul Azha will be celebrated on June 17 (Monday).
According to the processing center, the moon will rise at 5:38 PM on June 6, while the sunset will likely be at 7:20 PM.
The moon is likely to be visible for 72 minutes after sunset.
Eidul Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of two Eid festivals celebrated by the Muslim faithful to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son to God.
It is traditionally marked by the slaughter of animals, whose meat is shared with family members and the poor.
The faithful slaughter their sacrificial animals in remembrance of the tradition of Prophet Ibrahimi, which continues for three days of Eid.
