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.
Emirates cancels flights to US due to severe weather conditions
Emirates Airline has announced the cancellation of several flights heading to the United States starting Saturday due to the "anticipated severe impact of Storm Fern across parts of the US".
UAE President reaffirms role of education as 'fundamental pillar'
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reaffirmed the role of education as a "fundamental pillar of the UAE's long-term strategic vision" on the International Day of Education.
UAE President meets delegations at Russia‑Ukraine‑US talks
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with the heads of delegations taking part in the US-Russia-Ukraine trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed hails UAE role in Russia‑Ukraine‑US talks
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi between Russia, Ukraine and the United States.
