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 President arrives in Germany on state visit
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Berlin on a state visit to Germany.
UAE, seven others back UK action on illegal Israeli settlements
The UAE and seven other countries have welcomed the UK’s decision to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and restrict services linked to those settlements.
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak represents UAE at funeral of Norway's King
On behalf of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has attended the funeral of Norway's King Harald V.
UAE reports 15% drop in labour law violations
The number of private sector companies violating UAE labour laws fell by 15 per cent in the first half of 2026, compared with the same period last year.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed reaffirms goal for world’s best government
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has met with government teams and senior officials to set priorities for the new government season.
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