MUSCAT : Oman has officially announced that Eid Al Adha will begin on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, following the confirmation of the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon.
According to the announcement, Monday will mark the first day of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH, while Wednesday, May 27, will be observed as the first day of Eid Al Adha in the Sultanate.
The confirmation was issued after the moon-sighting committee verified the sighting of the crescent marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.
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