Saudi Arabia announces Arafat day on July 19, Eid Al-Adha on July 20

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced on Friday that day of Arafat will be on July 19 (Monday) and the first day of the Eid Al-Adha will be on July 20 (Tuesday).

The top court made the announcement after the crescent of Dhu Al-Hijhaj was not sighted in the Kingdom.

According to the statement, Hajj will commence on July 18 (Dhu Al-Hijjah 8) and end on July 22 (Dhu Al-Hijjah 12).

This is according to gulf-insider.com as per the link: https://www.gulf-insider.com/saudi-arabia-announces-arafat-day-on-july-19-eid-al-adha-on-july-20/