A Long Weekend Ahead: These Are The Confirmed Eid Al Adha 2025 Holiday Dates In The GCC
There's a long weekend ahead as one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar, Eid Al Adha, approaches.
Like most significant Islamic holidays, the exact dates are confirmed via the sighting of the moon ( this time the Dhu Al Hijjah crescent). This year, according to astronomers from the Arab world are expected to sight the moon on May 27, 2025, which will finalise the dates.
With Eid Al Adha just over the horizon, several countries in the Gulf have already announced their official public dates for Eid Al Adha, confirming extended breaks to ring in the occasion.
Below, GRAZIA brings you the confirmed Eid Al Adha holiday dates in the GCC. Kuwait
The Kuwait Council of Ministers have officially declared that June 5 (Thursday), to June 9 (Monday), 2025, will be the nation's public holiday. Falling on a Thursday and lasting till Monday, this means Kuwait can expect a five-day holiday, with work resuming on Tuesday. Qatar
An announcement made by the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad AKL Thani, confirmed that Qatar will enjoy a five-day holiday starting on June 5 (Arafat Day) to June 9, 2025. The Saudi Exchange
While the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has yet to announce to officially confirm the public holiday dates, the Saudi Exchange, also known as Tadawul, has announced its six-day break. It will remain closed from June 5 to June 10, 2025, with work resuming the next day on June 11, 2025. Oman
According to astronomical calculations, Oman will be observing the first day of Eid Al Adha on Friday, June 6, 2025. With a five-day holiday, it has been predicted that the Dhul Hijjah moon will be visible on May 27, 2025, according to local astronomers. Under the Royal Degree No. 88/2022, Oman will observe the holidays from Dhul Hijjah 9 to 12, with an extended day off as Eid falls on a Friday, which means a five-day break from June 7 to June 9, 2025. How many days will the UAE get for Eid al Adha 2025?
According to the UAE's official holiday calendar, Eid Al Adha 2025 is expected to bring a four-day break in June, starting with Arafat Day on Thursday, June 5, followed by Eid Al Adha celebrations from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8.
If the lunar month of Dhu Al Qa'dah is extended to 30 days instead of 29, the break could shift by a day, starting on Friday, June 6 and ending on Monday, June 9. What is Dhu Al Hijjah?
Dull Hijjah (also known as the Month of Pilgrimage) is the 12th and final month of the Islamic Calendar. It is to be one of the holiest periods, especially the first ten days, which is considered an extremely blessed time.
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