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The most likely dates for the holy month of Ramadan and the Islamic festivals of Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha for 2023 have been revealed.
Ibrahim Al-Jarwan, member of the International Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, also noted that the Islamic New Year would fall on Saturday, July 30 this year.
Likely dates for 2023
The astronomer told UAE Barq that the first day of the month of Ramadan is likely to be Thursday, March 23, 2023. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset for approximately 30 days.
Furthermore, the first day of Eid Al Fitr will be Friday, April 21, 2023. Eid Al Fitr is marked at the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
Meanwhile, the first day of the month of Zul Hijjah is expected to fall on Monday, June 19, 2023, while the first day of Eid Al Adha will be on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
Eid Al Adha follows the Day of Arafah, which is considered as the holiest day for Muslims.
Haj pilgrims spend the day on a hill called Arafah, repenting for their sins. It was from here that Prophet Muhammad [peace be upon him] gave his last sermon.
Muslims who cannot go for the Haj pilgrimage fast on the day.
UAE residents can expect to enjoy at least two long weekends in the coming year. All dates are subject to the sighting of the moon closer to date.
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On one fateful night, the Prophet Ibrahim experienced a vivid dream-vision. In the dream, God Almighty appeared before Ibrahim and commanded him to sacrifice his beloved son Ismail as an act of obedience and submission.
As Ibrahim’s devotion to God was nothing short of absolute, he took Ismail to the top of Mount Arafah and steeled himself to make the ultimate sacrifice. But just as he was about to slaughter Ismail, the archangel Jibril appeared before the patriarch with a ram in tow. Jibril then revealed that Ibrahim’s faith had been vindicated and that the ram was to be sacrificed as a ransom for his son.
Reflecting on Ibrahim’s obedience, devotion and submission, Muslims around the world have since honoured Eid Adha as the Day of Sacrifice. As we draw nearer to the commemoration of this inspiring event, here are the dates, calendar and guide to celebrating Eid ul-Adha 2023.
- When is Eid ul Adha 2023?
- Eid ul Adha date 2023
- How is Eid Adha celebrated?
The sighting of the new moon in Dhul-Hijjah, the Islamic calendar’s twelveth and last month, will determine the day of Eid al-Adha. On 19 June 2023, the crescent moon is expected to appear. It will be the first day of Dhul-Hijjah if the moon is seen on that day. The tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah is always the day of Eid al-Adha.
Eid ul Adha date 2023
So far, it is expected that the date to celebrate Eid ul-Adha next year falls on Wednesday, 28 June 2023. The date is subject to change depending on the sighting of the moon of Dhul Hijjah, 1444.
Muslims place great importance on the Eid ul-Adha as it serves as a reminder of Ibrahim’s submission and devotion to the Creator. It is hoped that by participating in the commemoration Muslims today may be prompted to reflect on their own submission to God and pray for the strength to strive and better themselves.
How is Eid Adha celebrated?
Eid ul-Adha is a public holiday celebrated throughout the Islamic world and in countries where Islam is recognized as one of the major religions. Regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or locality, the main observance of Eid ul-Adha is the symbolic reenactment of Ibrahim’s obedience. Depending on which part of the world the celebration is being observed, the sacrifice may extend to a cow, sheep, lamb, goat, ram, or even camel.
The bounty obtained from the sacrifice must be allocated accordingly; the individual, group of individuals or family providing the sacrifice is entitled to a third of the meat, while their friends and relatives are entitled to another third. The remaining third strictly belongs to the needy and less fortunate.
By taking part in this Feast of Sacrifice, Muslims around the world pledge their willingness to submit to the will of the Creator not just by way of performing the Qurban or sacrificing an animal, but also by committing themselves to other acts of charity. It is customary for Muslims with the financial means to do so to donate sums of money, food and clothes to the homeless and the poor during Eid ul-Adha.
Though on a smaller scale than that of the Eid ul-Fitr, Muslims do take advantage of the celebration to dress up and visit family and friends offering and receiving presents in the process.
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