This means that Friday, 7th of June will mark the beginning of the holy month and the Hajj pilgrimage for 1445 AH-2024 will commence on Friday, June 14, with the day of Arafah falling on Saturday, June 15.
The authorities of Saudi Arabia have announced 16th of June, 2024 as the day for the celebration of this year Eid al-Adha (Sallah).
This announcement was given on Thursday after the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent which signalled the beginning of the 12th Islamic month.
This means that Friday, 7th of June will mark the beginning of the holy month and the Hajj pilgrimage for 1445 AH-2024 will commence on Friday, June 14, with the day of Arafah falling on Saturday, June 15.
Owing to this, the Muslim biggest festival, Eid Al-Adha, will be observed on Sunday, June 16, 2024. This festive event is characterised by the killing of rams which Muslims consider as an act of sacrifice.
The Arafat Day, which precedes the festival, will fall on June 15.
Recall that Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court had on Wednesday called on all Muslims across the Kingdom to participate in the sighting of the crescent moon of the Arabic month Dhu Al Hijjah.
This action is expected to help determine the commencement of the new and last month of the Hijr and also the day the festival falls on (Islamic) calendar.
Eid Al Adha, the biggest Islamic festival falls on the 10th of Dhu Al Hijjah, PUNCH reports.
This action is expected to help determine the commencement of the new and last month of the Hijr and also the day the festival falls on (Islamic) calendar.
Eid ul-Adha is celebrated by Muslims all around the world on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah (the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar calendar).