Eid Al Adha likely to fall on July 9

Monday, 27 June 2022 11:00

By ARN News Staff

The first day of Eid Al Adha is likely to fall on Saturday, July 9, the International Astronomical Centre announced.

Mohammad Odeh, Chairman of the International Astronomical Centre, said that the month of Dhul Hijjah is likely to begin on Wednesday, June 29.

According to the UAE’s official holidays calendar, Arafat Day, which is marked on the day before Eid Al Adha, is also a day off.

This means residents will enjoy a four-day holiday, starting on July 8.

Eid Al Adha likely to fall on July 9.#WamNews https://t.co/nMz0OLMC6V pic.twitter.com/bYQ43UnMig
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) June 27, 2022

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