Dhul Hijjah 1445 (2024) Moon Sighting
The moon sighting for Dhul Hijjah 1445 is a significant event for Muslims worldwide, marking the beginning of the last month in the Islamic lunar calendar. This month holds the sacred days of Hajj and Eid al-Adha. In 2024, Islamic scholars have closely monitored and shared the news that the crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia.
The visibility of the crescent moon signifies the start of Dhul Hijjah, leading to the observance of rituals and celebrations. Accurate moon sighting is essential for the correct timing of Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, and Eid festivities.
On June 06, 2024, Saudi Arabia confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, indicating the start of Dhul-Hijjah on Friday, June 07, which means that the annual Islamic pilgrimage Hajj 1445 AH-2024 will start on Friday, June 14 while the day of Arafah will be on Saturday, June 15 and Eid ul Adha will fall on Sunday, June 16.
