Qatar has announced a five-day public holiday for Eid Al Adha, starting from the 9th to the 13th of Dhul Hijjah, in line with Islamic tradition.
The exact dates will be confirmed after the moon-sighting committee convenes on May 27.
According to Khaleej Times, if the crescent moon is sighted on that evening, Dhul Hijjah will begin on May 28. Otherwise, it will commence on May 29. Arafah Day — the holiest day in Islam — will thus fall on either Thursday, June 5, or Friday, June 6, with Eid Al Adha to be celebrated the day after.
In the UAE, Arafah Day will also be observed as a public holiday, followed by a three-day Eid Al Adha break from June 6 to June 8. However, official confirmation is pending moon sighting.
The Islamic holiday marks one of the most significant events in the Muslim calendar, commemorating the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice his son in obedience to God’s command.
