Zilhajj moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eidul Azha to fall on June 16
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The ‘Arafat Day’ will fall on June 15
RIYADH (Web Desk) - The Zilhajj moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia and kingdom will celebrate Eidul Azha on June 16.
According to Saudi authorities, the first day of Zilhajj will fall on June 7 (Friday).
The ‘Arafat Day’ will fall on June 15, announced the Saudi Supreme Court in a statement. Meanwhile, Eidul Azha is likely to be celebrated on June 17 (Monday) in Pakistan.
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The moon of Zilhajj is most likely to be sighted on June 7 (Friday) in Pakistan.
On Eidul Azha or the day of sacrifice, Muslims follow the Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) worldwide and demonstrate their obedience to Allah by sacrificing an animal.
