Eid Al-Azha in Saudi Arabia on May 27

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Publish : 18 May 2026, 08:32 AM

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Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced on Sunday that Standing at Arafat, which marks the climax of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, will be on Tuesday, Dhul Hijjah 9, corresponding to May 26, and the first day of the Eid-Al-Azha celebrations will be on Wednesday, May 27.

According to the Supreme Court statement, carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Monday, May 18, is the first day of Dhul Hijjah. The court made the announcement following the sighting of the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah in the Kingdom.

The Crescent Sighting Department of the Supreme Court took this decision after holding a session on Sunday evening and reviewing the testimonies submitted by a number of witnesses with regard to the sighting of the crescent moon for the month of Dhul Hijjah.

While making this announcement, the Supreme Court prayed to God to bestow Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman the best reward for the services they provide to the guests of God.

It also supplicated God to enable the pilgrims perform their rituals of Hajj in ease and comfort and accept from them, as well as to preserve the security, stability, and prosperity of Saudi Arabia and its rulers.

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