Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha on 16 June as crescent moon sighted

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia announced that Friday, June 7 will be the first day of Zil Hajj after the crescent moon was sighted on Thursday evening. Arafat Day will fall on Saturday, June 15, while Eid-ul-Azha will begin on Sunday, June 16 in Saudi Arabia. For Bangladesh, the dates for celebrating Eid-ul-Azha will be confirmed on Friday after local moon sightings are reviewed by religious authorities.