Everything you need to know about eid ul-adha as date confirmed

The date of Eid ul-Adha has been declared in the UK following sightings of the crescent moon across the country. Celebrations are expected in Leicester and across the country in the coming

days after the moon was seen at its lowest stage. The sightings, which were made by moonsighting groups, including the UK Ahlus Sunnah Moonsighting Board, on Wednesday (May 28), mean the

month of Dhul Hijah has begun, with celebrations expected on the 10th day of this month. That day has now been confirmed as Friday, June 6. Last year, Leicester's celebrations saw

thousands of people gather in Victoria Park to mark Eid ul-Adha, which is also known as the ‘Feast of the Sacrifice’. The day is one of the biggest religious celebrations in the Islamic

religion and is the second Eid Festival this year after events marked Eid ul-Fitr in April after the month-long fast for Ramadan came to an end. READ MORE:Free half term family event comes

to Leicester's Abbey Park WHAT IS EID UL-ADHA? The Islamic calendar follows the 12-month lunar calendar which means the dates of both Eids change each year. ‘The Feast of Sacrifice’

highlights the story of the prophet Ibrahim (also known as Abraham in other faiths) in the Quran. Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice his son, Ismail, under the instruction of God. Muslims

believe that because of Ibrahim’s obedience, God quickly intervened and replaced his son with a ram. Even today, Muslims slaughter an animal to honour Ibrahim’s sacrifice, and distribute the

meat to those in need. Traditionally, the day is spent celebrating with loved ones, and gifts are distributed. The celebrations aim to bring thousands of people together in a way that

allows everyone to mark Eid ul-Adha. This year, Eid ul-Adha will be celebrated on Friday, June 6 across the UK, which is the same date for those celebrating in Saudi Arabia. More information

on the crescent moon sighting can be found on the Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK website. WE ARE NOW BRINGING YOU THE LATEST UPDATES ON WHATSAPP FIRST