Eid-ul-Azha to Be Celebrated in Saudi Arabia July 9

The Zilhaj moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia and Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated on July 9 (Saturday), Khaleej Times reported Wednesday.

The first day of Zilhaj would fall on June 30 (Thursday). While the Day of Arafah — marked one day before Eid and observed as a day of repentance for Muslims — will fall on July 8 this year.

In the UAE, residents are set to enjoy a four-day break on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. The likely dates of the long weekend to celebrate the festival are: Friday, July 8, to Monday, July 11.