The new moon of Dhu-al-Hijja was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has announced this. After seeing the moon, the month of Dhu-al-Hijja started from 7th June. This month is known for performing Hajj. There will be an attempt to see the moon in India and Pakistan on Friday.
Eid ul Azha will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia on 16 June
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court announced on Thursday that the new moon of Dhu al-Hijjah has been sighted. The last month of the Islamic calendar started from Friday i.e. 7 June 2024. According to Saudi media, the Supreme Court said that on 29 Jilqad, information was received about sighting of the moon from different parts of the country. The statement confirmed that the first day of Jilhajj will take place on Friday. For this reason Eid ul Azha will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia on 16 June. Whereas Arafat's day will be celebrated on June 15.
Special arrangements made for Hajj
The Jilhaj moon was visible in other Gulf countries as well as the UK, US and Canada. Saudi Arabia is expecting a record number of pilgrims from around the world for this year's Hajj. Special arrangements have been made in this regard. Arafat included painting the streets white to reduce the intensity of the heat. Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in Pakistan will sight the moon for Jilhaj on June 7."This year's Hajj will welcome a historic number of pilgrims and we have taken extensive measures to ensure their safety and comfort," a Saudi official said.
When will Bakrid be held in India?
Like Pakistan, India too will try to see the new moon of Dhu-al-Hijja on Friday. According to reports, if the moon is visible then it is good, otherwise Bakrid will be celebrated in India on June 17. Dhu-al-Hijjah begins with the sighting of the moon. This month is very special because Hajj is performed in it. Bakrid festival is celebrated in this month.Muslims all over the world sacrifice cattle on the tenth day of this month. The sacrifice is meant to remember the love of Prophet Ibrahim and Ismail for Allah.