Bangladesh to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on 7 June
The National Moon Sighting Committee made the announcement following a meeting held at 6:30pm today (28 May) at the conference hall of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque
The crescent moon marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Zilhajj has been sighted in Bangladesh, confirming that the country will celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on 7 June.
The National Moon Sighting Committee made the announcement following a meeting held at 6:30pm today (28 May) at the conference hall of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.
The meeting was held with Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain in the chair.
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With this official sighting, the Islamic month of Zilhajj in the Hijri year 1446 has begun, setting the date for Eid-ul-Azha, one of the most significant religious festivals for Muslims worldwide.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia announced the sighting of the Zilhajj moon on Tuesday.
According to Gulf News, the country will observe Eid-ul-Adha on June 6 (Friday). Indonesia has also declared the same date for the Eid celebrations.
Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah.
The festival is marked by special prayers, animal sacrifices and the distribution of meat to the poor and needy.
As preparations begin across the country, authorities have urged citizens to observe the occasion with due religious fervour and discipline.
