The first day of Eid Al Adha will be marked on Saturday, July 9.
The crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Dhul-Hijjah was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday evening.
This means that Thursday, June 30 will be the first day of Dhul-Hijjah and Eid Al Adha, which corresponds with the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, will fall on July 9 this year.
Meanwhile, Arafat Day, which is marked a day before Eid will fall on Friday, July 8.
UAE mourns passing of soldier injured in 2015 Yemen operation
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced the passing of a serviceman who sustained serious injuries during his participation in 'Operation Storm of Resolve' in Yemen in 2015.
UAE welcomes ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel
The UAE has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, expressing hope that the agreement will lead to a lasting peace.
UAE to support demining efforts in Azerbaijan
The UAE and Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding worth $5 billion to support demining efforts in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
UAE President pardons 2,269 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Etihad
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pardoned 2,269 prisoners across the UAE on the occasion of the 53rd Eid Al Etihad.
UAE condoles family of murdered Moldovan-Israeli national
The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences to the family of Moldovan-Israeli dual national Zvi Koga, who was murdered in the country a few days ago.
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