June 6 first day of Eid Al-Adha, says Emirates Astronomy Society
- Last updated: May 13, 2025 | 13:55
Yamama Badwan, Staff Reporter
Eid Al-Adha will coincide with Friday, June 6th, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomy Society and a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences.
Al Jarwan noted that official holidays are determined based on approvals from the Cabinet or decisions issued by relevant authorities.
It is expected that Eid Al-Adha holiday will last 4 days, starting from the Day of Arafah and including the 10th, 11th, and 12th of Dhul Hijjah.
In statements to Al Khaleej, he added that, based on the above, Wednesday, May 28th, will be the first day of Dhul Hijjah. Therefore, the Hajj season will begin on Wednesday, June 4th, when pilgrims will head to Mina after sunrise on the Day of Tarwiyah, spending the entire day and night there.
Thursday, June 5th, he added, will be the Day of Arafat, when pilgrims gather on Arafat. Friday June 6th, 2025, will be the Day of Sacrifice and Eid Al-Adha.