Tunisia and Turkey Confirm First Day of Dhu Al Hijjah and Festival Start
Tunisia first to announce Dhu Al Hijjah begin
Tunisia grew to become the primary nation to formally verify the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah after declaring Saturday, May 16, because the twenty ninth day of Dhu Al Qadah.
Turkey units Dhu Al Hijjah date
Turkey additionally confirmed Monday, May 18, as the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah, following a pre-calculated Islamic calendar primarily based on astronomical calculations moderately than bodily moon sighting.
Saudi Arabia, UAE await crescent moon sighting
In most different Islamic nations, together with Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Oman, Sunday, May 17, has been set for the statement of the Dhu Al Hijjah crescent, with authorities anticipated to sight the moon on Sunday night and announce official Eid Al Adha dates thereafter.
