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Indonesia Announces Eid al-Adha Date for 2025
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By Anya Sharma | JAKARTA – 2025/05/27 19:45:18
The Indonesian government has officially set the date for Eid al-Adha 1446 H, following the annual Isbat Session. The celebrations are set to take place in early June.
Following the Isbat Session Determination of 1 Zulhijah 1446 H/2025 AD, the Indonesian government has announced that 1 Zulhijah will fall on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.Consequently, Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on friday, June 6, 2025.
“After receiving reports from the rukyat perpetrators from various points of the new moon, we can conclude that the 1st of Zulhijah falls on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, so that 10 Zulhijah or Eid al-Adha will coincide with Friday, June 6, 2025,” stated Minister of Religion Nasaruddin Umar during a press conference held at the Ministry of Religion Auditorium, Jalan MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta, Central Jakarta RI, on tuesday (5/27/2025).
Nasaruddin Umar encouraged Muslims across the nation to prepare for Eid al-Adha prayers on the designated date. “Let’s carry out Eid al-Adha prayers on Friday, June 6, 2025,” said Nasaruddin.
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The determination of Zulhijah and Eid al-Adha is based on the results of hisab and rukyat (Hilal Monitoring), taking into account the MABIMS criteria (religious Ministers of brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore).
The Ministry of Religion conducts new moon observations at 114 strategic locations throughout Indonesia, involving teams from the Ministry, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), and various Islamic organizations. This collaborative effort ensures the accuracy and reliability of the hilal observations.
Earlier, members of the Rukyat Team from the Indonesian Ministry of Religion presented their calculations regarding the position of Hilal Zulhijah 1446 H/2025 AD, confirming that the moon’s position aligns with the Mabims criteria.
“Some areas of Aceh province meets the criteria for Mabims early in Kamariah so that the 1st of Zulhijah 1446 H fell on Wednesday Kliwon,May 28,2025,” explained Cecep Nurwendaya during a Hilal position seminar.
According to Cecep’s statement, on the day of rukyat (May 27, 2025), the height of the new moon across the indonesian archipelago ranged from 0 degrees 44 ’09 “(0.74 degrees) to 3 degrees 12′ 17” (3.20 degrees), with elongations between 5 degrees 50 ’38 “(5.84 degrees) to 7 degrees 06′ 16” (7.10 degrees).
Several locations in Aceh Province, including Sabang, TGK Chiek Kuta Karang Lhoknga Observatory, Banda Aceh, and Lhokseumawe, met the Hilal Mabims visibility criteria.
“Only Banda Aceh is the provincial capital, then in Banda Aceh is also not all. There are 14 out of 23 regencies of the City of Aceh Province that meet the high criteria for 3 degrees with an elongation of 6.4 degrees,” Cecep added.
As Indonesia adheres to Wilayatul Hukmi, the sighting of the new moon in one region is sufficient to declare the start of 1 Zulhijah 1446 H, which coincides with Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
“Indonesia adheres to Wilayatul Hukmi because there are already parts in Indonesia that have entered, reckoning it has entered the date. So tomorrow (May 28, 2025) has entered the 1st of Zulhijah 1446 H,” Cecep clarified.
The MABIMS criteria stipulate a hilal height of 3 degrees with an elongation angle of 6.4 degrees. Consequently, 1 Zulhijah falls on May 28, 2025.
The Isbat Session plays a crucial role in determining the dates for Hajj and Eid al-Adha for Muslims in Indonesia. The decision made during the session is officially announced to the public through a Press Conference and official media channels.
“Let’s carry out Eid al-Adha prayers on Friday,June 6,2025,”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eid al-Adha?
Eid al-Adha is an islamic holiday that commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.
How is the date of Eid al-Adha determined?
The date is determined by the Islamic lunar calendar, based on the sighting of the new moon. The Indonesian government uses the Isbat Session to officially announce the date.
What is the importance of the MABIMS criteria?
The MABIMS criteria are agreed-upon standards by Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore for determining the visibility of the new moon, ensuring consistency in the Islamic calendar.
