Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has issued a call for all Muslims across the Kingdom to try and sight the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah on the evening of Tuesday, May 27, according to a statement

Tuesday marks the 29th of Dhul Qadah in the Islamic lunar calendar. If the crescent is sighted, it will signal the beginning of Dhul Hijjah on Wednesday, May 28. This would set the stage for the first day of Eid Al-Adha to fall on Friday, June 6, one of the holiest days in the Islamic calendar, celebrated at the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

However, if the moon is not sighted on Tuesday evening, the month of Dhul Hijjah will begin a day later, on Thursday, meaning Eid Al-Adha will be observed on Saturday, June 7

The Supreme Court encouraged anyone who sees the crescent—whether with the naked eye or using binoculars—to report the sighting to the nearest court or to reach out to local authorities who can facilitate the process. The sighting must be officially recorded for it to be accepted.

This annual call reflects the Kingdom’s continued reliance on moon sighting to determine the timing of major Islamic events, emphasizing both tradition and community involvement