The first day of Eid Al Adha will be marked on Saturday, July 9.
The crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Dhul-Hijjah was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday evening.
This means that Thursday, June 30 will be the first day of Dhul-Hijjah and Eid Al Adha, which corresponds with the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, will fall on July 9 this year.
Meanwhile, Arafat Day, which is marked a day before Eid will fall on Friday, July 8.
UAE ranked among major global soft powers
The UAE has retained 10th place in the Global Soft Power Index 2025, reflecting its growing influence on the world stage.
Watch: Dubai deploys smart system to monitor cycling, e-scooter tracks
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled a smart assessment system to monitor cycling and e-scooter tracks.
Dubai takes swift action against tourist after Raducanu incident
Dubai authorities have acted quickly to address an incident involving British tennis star Emma Raducanu during the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
Road closures announced in Dubai for UAE Tour
Watch out for rolling road closures in Dubai on Friday, February 21, as part of the fifth stage of the UAE Tour cycling event.
10:00am - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 4:00pm
