All praise is due to Allah the Almighty, and peace and blessings upon our Prophet Mohammad,
The final messenger of Allah.
The Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohamad, and the Australian Fatwa Council are conscious of keeping the Muslim community united, particularly during Islamic occasions and celebrations. Therefore, the Grand Mufti of Australia and the Australian Fatwa Council would like to take this opportunity to make the following announcement:
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Custodians of the two sacred cities Makkah and Madinah, where the rituals of Hajj, including Tawaf, Sa’ai, and standing at Arafat, are performed, has announced that Wednesday, 28th May 2025, is the first day of the Month of Thul Hijjah, 1446 after the Hijrah (Migration of the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him)).
As a result, the Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohamad, announces that:
Thursday, 5th June 2025, will be the Day of Arafah (9th of Thul Hijjah) &
Friday, 6th of June 2025 (10th of Thul Hijjah) Will be the Day of Eid Al-Adha for the Year 1446H – 2025
The Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohamad, the Australian Fatwa Council and the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) take this opportunity to congratulate the entire Muslim world and the Australian Muslim community on celebrating Eid Al-Adha for the year 1446H.
The Australian National Imams Council acknowledges, understands, and respects the opinions of Imams and scholars who may hold different views. It calls upon the community to respect these differences of opinion and strive towards the greater good and unity of the Muslim community.
We ask Allah the Almighty to accept your worship, intentions, and sacrifices during these blessed days and nights, to accept the Hajj of all Hujaj, return them safely to their families, and make it easy upon our brothers and sisters in Gaza—Palestine.
Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohamad
The Grand Mufti of Australia
Chairman of the Australian Fatwa Council
