The authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced sightings of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, which means, pilgrimage will start on June 4, while the day of Arafah will fall on June 5.

Arab News said the announcement was made by the Supreme Court on Tuesday, adding that Muslims who are not performing the pilgrimage this year will celebrate Eid Al-Adha on June 6.

The Supreme Court urged Muslims across the Kingdom to look out for the crescent moon on Tuesday — Dhu Al-Qa’dah 29 — and report any sightings as soon as possible to their nearest court.

The Kingdom has also announced a weeklong Eid holiday for both public and private sector workers.

Meanwhile, the Saudi Arabian authorities have said over 1.1 million pilgrims have so far arrived in the Holy Land to perform the 2025 Hajj.

The General Directorate of Passports made the announcement on Tuesday.

It said a total of 1,102,469 pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia from different countries through the Kingdom’s air, land and sea entry points as of Monday, May 26.

It further stated that, of this total, 1,044,341 pilgrims arrived through airports, 53,850 via land border crossings, and 4,278 through sea ports.

The directorate also reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to facilitating entry procedures for pilgrims by equipping all international ports with advanced technologies operated by highly trained, multilingual personnel.

Saudi Arabia has completed elaborate preparations and flawless arrangements for a hassle-free Hajj, featuring seamless pilgrim experience and digital integration, it is reported.

The Saudi Gazette reports that the kingdom’s authorities have reiterated the country‘s unwavering commitment to leveraging all capabilities to serve pilgrims within an integrated system.

It also stated that these efforts reflect the wise leadership’s directives and align with the Saudi Vision 2030’s goals to facilitate Hajj rituals and enhance the quality of services so that pilgrims can perform their rituals with ease and comfort.

[DailyTrust]