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SAUDI ARABIA DECLARES JUNE 16 AS SALLAH DAY

Mario Nawfal

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🇸🇦 SAUDI ARABIA DECLARES JUNE 16 AS SALLAH DAY

Saudi Arabia has sighted the Dhul Hijjah crescent, marking the start of the 12th Islamic month.

The Hajj pilgrimage begins June 14, with Arafat Day on June 15.

Eid Al-Adha, the biggest Islamic festival, will be celebrated on June 16, 2024.

Eid Al-Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” commemorates Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.

Sources: Reuters