Morocco sets Eid al-Adha for Saturday, June 7

Morocco sets Eid al-Adha for Saturday, June 7
Tuesday 27 May 2025 - 22:27

The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced that the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah will fall on Thursday, May 29, in Morocco.

Accordingly, Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, corresponding to the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar.

“After consulting all regional religious delegates and the Royal Armed Forces units involved in moon sighting, it was confirmed that the crescent was not visible,” a statement from the ministry said.

 “Therefore, the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah will be Thursday, May 29, and Eid al-Adha will be observed on Saturday, June 7, 2025.”

The ministry concluded with prayers for blessings upon King Mohammed VI, Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, the royal family, the Moroccan people, and the entire Islamic nation.

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