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Therefore Tuesday, June 27, will be the Arafah day, and Wednesday, the 28th of it, will be the first day of Eid Al Adha, says The International Astronomy Center.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced that Wednesday, June 28, is the first day of Eid al-Adha, according to the sighting of the crescent of the month of Dhu Al-Hijjah in the Kingdom.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced a public paid holiday for the private sector from 27th June to 30th June on the occasion of Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha.
According to the Hijiri calendar, the Eid Al Adha could be from June 27th to June 30th and with the weekend Saturday and Sunday, residents and citizens would get a long six-day holiday.
In a phone call on Friday, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed and Prince Mohammed Bin Salman wished further development, wellbeing and prosperity for the two fraternal people
In many countries, worshippers performed Eid prayers wearing face masks and observing social distancing in a bid to contain the spread of the pandemic.
The UAE residents will likely have the longest break of this year on Eid Al Adha.
According to the International Astronomical Centre, July 20 (Tuesday) is set be the first day of Eid Al Adha in most Islamic countries. Arafat Day is likely to be marked on July 19 (Monday).
The Dubai Police have revealed that tailgating and overspeeding were the main causes behind the accidents reported during Eid Al Adha holidays.
India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are celebrating Eid under strict precautionary measures amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Eid celebrations in these countries, which will last till Friday, come at a time when a steady rise in COVID-19 cases has been witnessed and the threat of the Delta variant looms high.