Saudi Arabia declares Sept. 24 as first day of Eid Al Adha

Saudi Arabia announced that Thursday, September 24, will be the first day of Eid Al Adha.

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said announcement was made in a statement by the Supreme Court in the Kingdom.

The statement said Arafat will be on Wednesday, the ninth of the month of Dhu Al Hijjah, corresponding to September 23 and the first day of Eid accordingly will fall on Thursday, the tenth of the month of Dhu Al Hijjah, corresponding to 24th of the month of September.
 

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