Saudi declares June 16 Sallah Day

Saudi Arabia announced connected Thursday the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, marking the opening of the 12th period of the Islamic lunar calendar.

While the beatified period of Dhul Hijjah begins connected Friday, June 14, 2024.

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia had urged each Muslims crossed the Kingdom to enactment successful the sighting of the crescent satellite connected Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia’s announcement aligns with the Islamic calendar and prepares Muslims astir the satellite for 1 of its astir ineffable and unifying periods.

This sighting is important successful determining the commencement of Dhul Hijjah and the timing of important spiritual observances.

The Hajj pilgrimage for the twelvemonth 1445 AH volition statesman connected Friday, June 14. The time of Arafah, an important time of supplication and reflection during the Hajj, is scheduled for Saturday, June 15.

Following this, Eid Al-Adha, the largest Islamic festival, volition beryllium celebrated connected Sunday, June 16, 2024.

The observance of Eid Al-Adha, besides known arsenic the “Festival of Sacrifice,” commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his lad successful obedience to God.

Dhul Hijjah is 1 of Islam’s 4 ineffable months, besides known arsenic Al Ash-hur Al Hurom.

The different ineffable months are Rajab (the seventh), Dhu Al-Qaeda (the eleventh), and Muharram (the first).