Saudi Arabia announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent on Thursday, marking the beginning of the 12th Islamic month. Consequently, the holy month will commence tomorrow.
The Hajj pilgrimage for 1445 AH-2024 will begin on Friday, June 14, with the Day of Arafah falling on Saturday, June 15.
With this development, Eid Al-Adha, the Muslim world’s biggest festival, will be observed on Sunday, June 16, 2024. The Day of Arafah, which precedes the festival, will occur on June 15.
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court had called on all Muslims across the Kingdom to participate in the sighting of the crescent moon of Dhu Al Hijjah to determine the commencement of the new and final month of the Hijri calendar, as well as the exact date of the festival.
Eid Al-Adha, the largest Islamic festival, falls on the 10th of Dhu Al Hijjah. Celebrated by Muslims worldwide, Eid Al-Adha is the second major Islamic festival after Eid-ul-Fitr.
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