Eid 2026 live: Dhul Hijjah crescent moon latest as millions await Saudi sighting

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Muslims worldwide are preparing for the crucial sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon to confirm dates for the 2026 Eid Al-Adha festival. Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has called on Muslims across the kingdom to look for the moon today, with astronomers predicting the crescent could be visible after sunset, and to report their sightings to the nearest court. If officially sighted, Dhul Hijjah is expected to begin on May 18, placing Eid al-Adha on May 27 and Day of Arafah on May 26. Several