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Qatar announces five-day holiday for Eidul Azha 2025

In Qatar, Eidul Azha is expected to be celebrated on June 6

GNN Web Desk
Published 6 hours ago on May 22nd 2025, 7:46 pm
By Web Desk
Qatar announces five-day holiday for Eidul Azha 2025

(Web Desk): Qatar has announced five official public holidays for Eidul Azha 2025. The holidays will begin on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, known as the Day of Arafah, and continue until the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah.

According to Qatari authorities, based on the lunar calendar, the Day of Arafah is expected to fall on Thursday, June 5, 2025, while Eidul Azha is likely to be celebrated the following day, Friday, June 6. However, the final decision will be made after the moon sighting on May 27. If the moon is sighted on May 27, the month of Dhul-Hijjah will begin on May 28; otherwise, it will commence on May 29.

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