The Saudi Supreme Court confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, signifying the beginning of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah; accordingly, the first day of Eid Al-Adha will fall on Sunday, June 16.
The date corresponds to the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah.
This sighting, which took place on Thursday, June 6, marks the end of Dhul Qa’adah, making tomorrow, Friday, June 7, the first day of Dhul Hijjah.
UNRWA chief: Gaza polio vaccination coverage reaches 90%
Polio vaccination coverage in Gaza has reached 90 per cent, the head of the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) said, adding that the next step was to ensure hundreds of thousands of children got a second dose at the end of the month.
Typhoon Bebinca lashes Shanghai in strongest storm since 1949
The normally-bustling financial hub of Shanghai was brought to a standstill as residents sheltered at home to wait out the worst of Typhoon Bebinca.
First Hong Kong conviction for wearing seditious T-shirt
A Hong Kong man pleaded guilty to sedition for wearing a T-shirt with a protest slogan, becoming the first person convicted under the city's new national security law passed in March.
Donald Trump targeted in apparent assassination attempt
The FBI is investigating an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course.
The UAE has issued a strong condemnation of the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump.
Ras Al Khaimah Police have confiscated 39 vehicles involved in an unlicensed procession from the Mina Al Arab area to a mountainous tourist spot.
Two young men had a narrow escape after their car fell into the water from the dockside in Dubai's Al Jaddaf area.
