What are astronomers and residents saying about the UAE’s moon sighting on May 17 and the expected dates for Eid al-Adha 2026?

According to the UAE’s astronomy experts, the Dhul Hijjah crescent is expected to be visible on May 17 in many regions, including Abu Dhabi, making Monday, May 18, the likely start of Dhul Hijjah and Wednesday, May 27, the expected first day of Eid Al Adha in most Islamic countries—while many people are closely following the official moon sighting process, with astronomers noting that visibility conditions in cities such as Mecca, Cairo, Jerusalem, and Rabat are expected to be favourable enough for naked-eye observation under clear skies.

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