Srinagar- The crescent Moon that signals the start of Zil Hijjah was spotted in Kashmir on Friday, June 7, according to Kashmir’s grand mufti Nasir-ul-Islam.
Thursday, June 7, is therefore the last day of Dhul Qa’adah and Saturday, June 8, is the first day of Zil Hijjah. This means the first day of Eid Al Adha will be on Sunday, June 17.
The Day of Arafah — marked one day before Eid — will fall on Sunday, June 16.
Notably, Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the start of the month of Dhul Hijjah. This sighting confirms that the first day of Eid Al Adha in Saudi will be on June 16.
“Arafat Day falls on Saturday, June 15, while Sunday, June 16 will be the first day of Eid Al Adha,” a Saudi Supreme Court statement said on Thursday.
Most Gulf countries align with Saudi Arabia’s announcement. However, Oman announced that the crescent moon was not sighted in the country on Thursday and hence Eid Al Adha will be celebrated on Monday, June 17.
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