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Eid Al Adha likely to fall on July 20

  • 30 Jun 2021
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The International Astronomical Centre has announced that Tuesday, July 20, is likely to be the first day of Eid Al Adha in most Islamic countries.

Mohammad Odeh, Chairman of the International Astronomical Centre, today said that the month of Zul Hijjah1442 AH is likely to begin on Saturday, July 10, 2021.

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Shawkat Odeh said, "Seeing the crescent on that day is possible using the telescope from the Arab countries and most of the continents of Africa and Europe. It is also possible to see it with the naked eye."

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