When is Eid ul-Adha 2025 in London? Crescent moon sighting for capital confirmed

A date for Eid ul-Adha 2025 in London has been announced following the sighting of the new crescent moon in the UK this week.

The sighting of a crescent moon marks the start of a new month on the Islamic calendar. The 11th month of the calendar, Dhul Quadah, started on April 29.

Dhul Hijjah is the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar which is also the month Eid ul Adha takes place.

According to the New Crescent Society, the first day of Dhul Hijjah was Wednesday (May 28).

Here’s when Eid ul Adha is expected to be in London this year.

When is Eid ul-Adha 2025 in London?

Eid ul Adha takes place on the tenth day of Dhul Hijjah, therefore, celebrations will take place on Friday, June 6 in the capital.

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