Morocco: the date of Eid al-Adha is known

Astronomer Hassan Talibi told Médias24 that the new moon will form on May 16, making the crescent visible the following evening. At this stage, the celestial body will be more than 23 hours old, a sufficient duration for a naked-eye observation marking the beginning of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah on May 18. In accordance with the religious calendar, Eid al-Adha would thus be celebrated on the tenth day of this month, that is, on Wednesday, May 27.

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However, Morocco favors direct visual confirmation to officialize religious dates. The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs will make its final decision after scrutinizing the sky, a crucial step that can sometimes diverge from the calculations. The example of the last Eid al-Fitr, announced one day earlier than expected by astronomers, serves as a reminder that while mathematics guide expectations, only physical observation is authoritative.