The crescent moon for the month of Zul Hijja was not sighted on 17 May 2026. Therefore, the month of Zul Qa’dah will complete 30 days, and the first day of Zul Hijja will commence on 19 May 2026.Accordingly, Muslims across the country will observe the Haj Festival (Eid-ul-Adha) on 28 May 2026.
The official moon sighting conference was held at the Colombo Grand Mosque in the presence of Kaleefathu Shazuli Moulavi Isham Fathahi, President of the Colombo Grand Mosque Tahir Razeen, Assistant Director of Muslim Cultural Affairs Aamed Afrooz, and ACJU Vice President Moulavi Burhanudeen.
Important Notice to the Muslim Community
Qurban activities will be carried out on 28 and 29 May 2026. The Muslim community was also requested to respect and comply with the laws and regulations of the country, as the period coincides with the Vesak season, encouraging harmony, peaceful coexistence, and mutual respect among all communities.
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