Eid-ul-Adha Moon Sighting Delays: Festival Confirmed for May 28 in India

Due to the crescent moon not being sighted, Eid-ul-Adha in India is scheduled for May 28. The festival marks Prophet Ibrahim's devotion and involves animal sacrifices. No part of the country reported moon sightings, affirmed by clerics from major Delhi mosques and the Imarat-e-Sharia Hind organization.

The Eid-ul-Adha festival in India has been officially scheduled for May 28 after the crescent moon signaling the month of Zil Hijja wasn't sighted, clerics announced. The festival, fundamental to the Muslim faith, historically commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's devotion, demonstrated by his willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail.

Religious leaders, including Shahi Imam Mufti Mukarram Ahmed and Syed Shaban Bukhari from prominent Delhi mosques, confirmed the lack of moon sightings across the nation. Following this observation, the decision was made to observe Eid-ul-Adha on May 28, which falls two months and nine days after Eid-ul-Fitr.

Similarly, the Imarat-e-Sharia Hind organization reaffirmed the decision citing no authenticated moon sightings within Indian territories. The three-day festival involves sacrificial rites, performed in accordance with local laws, symbolizing Prophet Ibrahim's test of faith.