May 27, 2025

As salaamu Alaykum,

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has officially announced the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the start of Dhul Hijjah 1446AH. That means, the day of ‘Arafah will be on Thursday, June 5, 2025, and Eid al-Adha 1446AH will be on Friday, June 6, 2025, insha’Allah.

These first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are some of the most blessed days of the Muslim faith. The Prophet Muhmmad (Peace Be Upon Him) taught us “There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.” [Bukhari]. It’s a powerful time for us to reconnect with Allah, renew our intentions, and serve others.

To help you make the most of these sacred days, here are a few meaningful resources:

• Virtues of Dhul Hijjah Series by Dr. Omar Suleiman – A beautiful reminder of what makes these days so special and how we can draw closer to Allah through them.

• Shura TV – Tune into reflections, khutbahs, and local community events on our YouTube channel.

As we prepare for Eid al-Adha, we remember the story of Prophet Ibrahim (upon him be peace) and his resolute submission to Allah’s command. It’s a time to deepen our our commitment to faith through prayer, sacrifice, generosity, and gratitude.

May Allah SWT accept all of our good deeds, prayers, and intentions during these blessed days. We ask him to protect the hujjaj (pilgrims), bring peace to our hearts and homes, and strengthen our unity as a community,

With heartfelt du’as,

The Islamic Shura Council of Southern California