Dhul-Hijjah Moon Sighting Committee to convene tomorrow at SZGM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: The Dhul-Hijjah moon sighting for the year 1446 AH will be conducted by the UAE Council for Fatwa, which is set to hold its meeting on Tuesday evening, 29 Dhul-Qa’dah 1446 AH, corresponding to May 27, 2025, at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (SZGM) in Abu Dhabi. The meeting aligns with the committee’s national responsibilities.

Chaired by Shaykh Abdullah bin Bayyah

The meeting will be chaired by scholar Shaykh Abdullah bin Al Shaykh Al-Mahfouz bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Council for Fatwa. He will be joined by Dr Omar Habtoor Al-Darei, Vice Chairman of the Council, and members who are specialists in Islamic jurisprudence, legal studies, and astronomy.

Review of astronomical data and moon sighting feasibility

The committee will examine scientific data and detailed reports from specialised agencies regarding astronomical calculations, including the timing of the moon’s birth, conjunction, and sighting feasibility. These analyses will draw from observations made by national observatories using the latest advanced technologies and instruments after sunset on Tuesday.

Public encouraged to participate in moon sighting

The UAE Council for Fatwa has invited experts, traditional moon-sighters, and the public—both citizens and residents—to participate in observing the crescent of Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH after sunset on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.