Eid Al Adha 2024: Saudi Arabia urges Muslims to sight Dhu Al Hijjah crescent moon on Thursday evening

Dhu Al Hijjah is the month in which Hajj pilgrimage is performed followed by Eid Al Adha

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The sighting of the moon will determine when the Islamic month of Dhu Al Hijja begins.
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Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on all Muslims across the Kingdom to participate in the sighting of the crescent moon of the Arabic month Dhu Al Hijjah on Thursday evening,.

The court urged individuals capable of observing the crescent moon, whether with the naked eye or through binoculars to approach the nearest court and provide their testimony.

They are requested to register their testimony or contact the nearest centre to help him reach the nearest court.

Eid Al Adha falls on the 10th of Dhu Al Hijjah.

If Friday, June 7, is confirmed the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah, Eid Al Al Adha will fall on Sunday June 16.

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