Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has officially called on Muslims across the Kingdom to look for the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah on Sunday evening.
The observation will determine the official start of the month, which dictates the timeline for the annual Hajj pilgrimage and the celebration of Eid Al-Adha. The Supreme Court requested that anyone who spots the new crescent moon, either with the naked eye or through binoculars, report their sighting to the nearest court to officially register their testimony, or reach out to the closest government center for assistance.
Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti, Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan, urged the public to make the most of the spiritually significant first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. He emphasized that acts of devotion during this period are uniquely beloved by Allah, encouraging Muslims to increase their prayers, charity, fasting, and dhikr (remembrance of Allah).
The Grand Mufti particularly highlighted the immense rewards of fasting on the Day of Arafah for those who are not participating in the Hajj pilgrimage, noting that doing so expiates the sins of the past year and the coming year. Furthermore, he reminded individuals intending to perform the Udhiyah (Qurbani) sacrifice to adhere to Islamic tradition by refraining from cutting their hair and nails from the start of the month until their sacrifice has been completed.
سبحانك اللهم وبحمدك أشهد ان لا اله الا انت استغفرك وأتوب اليك