Saudi Arabia Calls for Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH Moonsighting on Sunday, May 17: High Visibility Expected

Crescent moon visibility map for Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH on Sunday, 17 May 2026 (HilalMap). The green-shaded area indicates regions where the hilal should be easily visible to the naked eye.

Riyadh – The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has officially invited all Muslims across the Kingdom to participate in the crescent moon sighting (rukyatul hilal) to determine the commencement of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH. This crucial observation is scheduled for Sunday evening, 17 May 2026 (corresponding to the 29th of Dhul-Qadah 1447 AH according to the … Read more