The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong have officially confirmed the moon‑sighting results for Dhul‑Hijjah:
- 1st Day of Dhul‑Hijjah: Monday, 18 May 2026
- Eid‑ul‑Adha Prayer: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
The Moon Sighting Committee, together with the Hong Kong imams and the Board of Trustees (BOT), convened on Sunday, 17 May 2026 at Kowloon Mosque.
The official announcement is attached below for your reference.
🤲 May Allah (SWT) accept our deeds and grant us the blessings of the first ten days of Dhul‑Hijjah.
Official Announcement from the Board of Trustees (BOT)
*“The moon sighting committee comprising of Hong Kong Ulema Kiraam and Trustees met at Kowloon Masjid & Islamic Centre, on Sunday, 17 May 2026 after Maghrib prayer to sight the moon of Zul‑Hijjah and decide about the date of Eid‑ul‑Adha Prayer 1447 Hijri / 2026.
Moon sighting teams were sent to different locations in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon to sight the moon but no sighting of the moon was recorded and no evidence was received due to cloudy weather.
The committee also referred to the decision of moon sighting from nearby countries.
After a detailed discussion the committee unanimously decided that:
1ˢᵗ DAY OF ZUL‑HIJJAH WILL BE ON MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026. EID‑UL‑ADHA WILL BE CELEBRATED ON WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026.*