Eid-ul-Adha 2021 moon sighting highlights: India to celebrate Bakrid on July 21. This year, the Saudi Arabia supreme court had called Muslims in the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon on on Friday, July 9, which would mark the beginning of the month of Zul Hijjah whose 10th day will be celebrated as Bakra Eid.

How does moon sighting work for Eid?

', there is no set date that stays the same from year to year. ... Sighting of the moon varies around the world, however, here in the UK, your local mosque will be able to confirm exact dates and times closer to the date. Eid ul-Adha takes place on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, again subject to sighting of the moon.

What moon phase is Eid?

Traditionally, Eid al-Fitr begins at sunset on the night of the first sighting of the crescent moon.