The crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Dhu Al Hijjah, the final month in the Islamic lunar calendar, is expected to be visible on 27 May, making 28 May the first day of the month.

The announcement was made by Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society, who noted that the crescent will appear at 07:02 am UAE time on 27 May and will remain visible for approximately 38 minutes after sunset, allowing for its likely sighting that evening.

Should the astronomical forecast hold, the Day of Arafah, a day of fasting and reflection observed on the 9th of Dhu Al Hijjah, will fall on Thursday, June 5, followed by Eid-ul-Azha on Friday, 6 June.