The crescent of the Dhu Al Hijjah moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, authorities have announced. Therefore, Friday, June 7, will be the first day of the month of Dhu Al Hijjah.
When is Eid Al Adha?
Since the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah will be June 7, Eid Al Adha, which is observed on the 10th day of the month, will be on June 16. Arafah Day, meanwhile, will be on June 15.
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When is the holiday?
According to the official list of holidays approved by the UAE Cabinet, Dhu Al Hijjah 10 to 12 will be an official holiday for Eid Al Adha, while Dhu Al Hijjah 9 will be a holiday for Arafah Day.
Therefore, the holiday will be from June 15 to June 18.
What’s the significance of the festival?
Eid Al Adha is also known as the festival of sacrifice. It commemorates the story of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as an act of obedience to God’s command. On this day, families that can afford to sacrifice a ritually acceptable animal, such as sheep or goat, do so and divide the flesh equally into three portions — one for the family offering the sacrifice, one for friends and relatives, and one for the poor and needy. It’s also a time for meeting friends and relatives, and exchanging gifts.
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