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.
Abu Dhabi confirms 6 injured from falling debris at ICAD2
Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident of debris falling in two locations in the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi Zone 2 (ICAD2) following the successful interception of drones by air defence systems.
Emirates to operate over 100 flights on March 5 and 6
Dubai's Emirates Airline has announced it will operate over 100 flights on March 5 and 6 from Dubai and return to "carry people eager to reach their final destinations, as well as essential cargo like perishables and pharmaceuticals" following the "partial reopening of regional airspace".
UAE intercepts 6 ballistic missiles, 125 drones on Thursday
The UAE air defences said it has intercepted 6 of the 7 ballistic missiles detected in the region on Thursday, with one falling within the country's territory.
UAE-US mediates exchange of 400 prisoners between Russia and Ukraine
The UAE-US joint mediation has led to the release of 400 prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine.
