The question of when the Hajj season of 2025 begins occupies the minds of many Muslims around the world who are preparing to perform this great pilgrimage.
To answer it accurately, we must remember that Hajj rituals are based on the Islamic lunar (Hijri) calendar, as they take place during the month of Dhul-Hijjah.
To determine the exact start date of the 2025 Hajj season, we need to know the first day of Dhul-Hijjah in the Hijri year 1446 AH.
According to astronomical calculations and preliminary estimates:
Accordingly, the beginning of the Hajj season 2025 will coincide with the start of Dhul-Hijjah — and the Day of Tarwiyah (8th of Dhul-Hijjah) will mark the practical start of the pilgrimage movements.
These dates are approximate and depend on the actual sighting of the Dhul-Hijjah crescent moon.
The official announcement of the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah and the Hajj schedule is made by the authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shortly before the season.
Therefore, pilgrims should follow official announcements for the confirmed dates.
It can generally be said that the Hajj season of 2025 will begin around the second week of June 2025, specifically with the Day of Tarwiyah (June 13, 2025), which marks the actual beginning of the pilgrims’ movement among the sacred sites.
