Eid Al Adha likely to fall on July 9 - GulfToday

Eid Al Adha likely to fall on July 9

  • 27 Jun 2022
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The International Astronomical Centre has announced that Saturday, July 9, 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 Hijjah is likely to begin on Wednesday, 29th June.

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