Eid Ul Azha 2026 on May 28 as Zilhajja Moon Not Sighted
Markazi Ruyat E Hilaal Committee announced that the Zilhajja moon was not sighted. Eid Ul Azha 2026 will be celebrated on May 28.
Hyderabad: Markazi Ruyat E Hilaal Committee Sadar Majlis Ulema E Deccan has officially announced that the moon of Maahe Zilhajja was not sighted today. According to the committee, Monday, May 18, 2026, will be observed as 30 Zeeqada, while Tuesday, May 19, 2026, will mark the first day of Zilhajja.
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The committee further announced that Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on Thursday, May 28, 2026, Insha Allah.
Markazi Ruyat E Hilaal Committee Announces Moon Sighting Decision
In its official statement, the Markazi Ruyat E Hilaal Committee Sadar Majlis Ulema E Deccan stated that the crescent moon for the Islamic month of Zilhajja was not sighted.
As per the announcement:
- Monday, May 18, 2026 — 30 Zeeqada
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026 — 1st Zilhajja
- Thursday, May 28, 2026 — Eid Ul Azha
The announcement has clarified the dates for the beginning of Zilhajja and the celebration of Bakrid for Muslims in the region.
Eid Ul Azha Preparations Begin After Official Announcement
Following the official moon sighting announcement, preparations for Eid al-Adha are expected to begin across Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana.
Eid Ul Azha, also known as Bakrid, is one of the most important Islamic festivals and is observed with special prayers and Qurbani rituals.
The announcement by the moon sighting committee is important for determining the Islamic calendar dates related to the festival.
The Markazi Ruyat E Hilaal Committee Sadar Majlis Ulema E Deccan announced that the moon of Maahe Zilhajja was not sighted today. According to the committee, Monday, May 18, 2026, will be observed as 30 Zeeqada, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as the first day of Zilhajja, and Eid Ul Azha will be celebrated on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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