Jama Masjid Shahi Imam announces Eid al-Adha to be celebrated in India on May 28

Bakrid, also known as Eid-ul-Adha, is likely to be celebrated in India on May 28 this year after the crescent moon was not sighted on Sunday evening. The announcement was made by the Jama Masjid Shahi Imam, who said the moon is now expected to be visible on Monday.

As per the Islamic calendar, Eid-ul-Adha is observed ten days after the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Dhul



Hijjah.

In Islam, the start of every new month depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. The moon of Dhul Hijjah holds special importance because it also marks the beginning of preparations for the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

Muslims across the world closely follow the moon sighting announcements during this period as the dates for Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha are linked to it.