The National Moon Sighting Committee made the announcement following a meeting at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque today (18 May).
Representational image. Photo: Collected
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Representational image. Photo: Collected
The crescent moon marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Zilhajj has been sighted in Bangladesh, confirming that the country will celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on 28 May.
The National Moon Sighting Committee made the announcement following a meeting at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque today (18 May).
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia announced the sighting of the Zilhajj moon yesterday. According to Gulf News, the country will observe Eid-ul-Adha on 27 May.
Eid-ul-Adha, one of the most significant religious festivals for Muslims worldwide, commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah.
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