June 16: Eid in Saudi Arabia
The moon of the month of Zilhaj was sighted in Saudi Arabia in 1445 AH. So next June 16 will be the holy Eid-ul-Adha and June 15 will be the day of Arafah.
Khaleej Times reported this news on Thursday (June 6) night.
According to Saudi Arabia, the report said that the moon of the month of Zilhaj was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Thursday (June 6). Moon was seen by a man from Al Hari. So Thursday June 6 is the last day of Zilhaj and Friday June 7 is the first day of Zilhaj. That is, the first day of Eid-ul-Azha will be Sunday, June 16 (Zilhaj 10).
The Day of Arafah, which marks the day before Eid and is known as the holiest day in Islam, falls on Saturday, June 15 (9 Zilhaj).
For Islamic countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, this Eid is one of the most anticipated religious holidays, with most employees allowed a long weekend.
UAE residents will get one day off on the Day of Arafah (9th of Zilhaj) and three days off on Eid ul-Adha (10th to 12th of Zilhaj).
Eid ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is marked by special prayers. Muslims usually slaughter goats, sheep, cows or camels to commemorate the faith of Hazrat Ibrahim (as).
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