The Saudi Supreme Court confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, signifying the beginning of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah; accordingly, the first day of Eid Al-Adha will fall on Sunday, June 16.
The date corresponds to the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah.
This sighting, which took place on Thursday, June 6, marks the end of Dhul Qa’adah, making tomorrow, Friday, June 7, the first day of Dhul Hijjah.
Israeli attacks kill 23 people in Gaza, ceasefire hopes dim
Israeli forces stepped up bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Sunday killing at least 23 people, Palestinian medics said, with over half the deaths in northern areas where the army has waged a month-long campaign it says is to prevent Hamas from regrouping.
Lahore air pollution hits historic high, shutting schools
Unprecedented air pollution levels in Pakistan's second-largest city of Lahore prompted authorities to take emergency measures on Sunday, including issuing work-from-home mandates and closing primary schools.
Serbia investigates deadly roof collapse at Novi Sad train station
Serbia has launched a comprehensive investigation following a tragic roof collapse at the Novi Sad railway station, which resulted in the deaths of 14 people, including two children, and left three others injured.
New leader announced for UK Conservative party
Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party, Britain's main opposition party.
Landmark move for Indigenous representation
At the COP16 biodiversity conference in Cali, Colombia, countries have agreed to establish a permanent body for Indigenous representation under the United Nations' biodiversity framework, marking a historic recognition of Indigenous contributions to nature conservation.
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