Saudi Supreme Court: June 16 is first day of Eid Al Adha

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia announced that Friday is the first day of Dhu Al-Hijjah, according to the Umm al-Qura calendar, corresponding to June 7.

According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the court said that standing at Arafat shall be on Saturday, the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah 1445 AH, corresponding to June 15, and the blessed Eid Al-Adha shall be on the following day, Sunday.

Source: Bahrain News Agency