The sighting of the Zil Haj (Dhu al-Hijjah) moon in 2024 is crucial for determining the exact dates of significant Islamic events such as Hajj and Eid al-Adha. According to various sources, the moon sighting for Dhu al-Hijjah 1445 AH is expected to occur on June 6, 2024. If the moon is sighted on this date, Dhu al-Hijjah would begin on June 7, 2024
Here are the key dates based on this expected start:
1. Hajj
The annual pilgrimage will take place from the 8th to the 12th of Dhu al-Hijjah, which corresponds to June 14-18, 2024. The Day of Arafat, which is the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah and a crucial day of Hajj, will be on June 15, 2024
2. Eid al-Adha
This major Islamic festival, celebrated on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah, is expected to be on June 16, 2024
It is important to note that the final confirmation of these dates depends on the actual sighting of the moon, and local Islamic authorities will provide official announcements closer to the date.