Saudi Arabias Supreme Court announced the Standing at Arafat on June 15 and the first day of Eid Al-Adha on June 16

According to the Saudi Press Agency, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia declared on Thursday that Saturday, June 15, will be the day of Standing at Arafat, the culmination of the annual Hajj trip. The first day of the Eid Al-Adha festivities is Sunday, June 16.

The start day of Dhul Hijjah, the month in which Hajj is performed, is Friday, June 7, according to a ruling by the Supreme Court. According to the Umm Al-Qura calendar, which dates to June 6, the court stated that this is in line with the evidence of other witnesses who reported seeing the crescent moon on Thursday evening, Dhul Qada 29.

Muslims who are not attending the Hajj will begin celebrating Eid Al-Adha on June 16. On that day, known as the "Day of Sacrifice (Youm Al-Nahr)," pilgrims will undertake the four primary Hajj ceremonies. The Supreme Court appealed to God Almighty to provide the pilgrims the ease and comfort to complete their Hajj rites as well as to guarantee their safety and protection.