By: http://english.alarabiya.net
Source: http://english.alarabiya.net/ Saudi
Arabia has announced that the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Adha
will be observed on Tuesday Oct. 15. Experts gathered to sight the moon
in order to ascertain the exact date of the Eid al-Adha celebration
as the Islamic calendar is lunar-based. In the lunar
Islamic calendar, Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of the month of
Dhul Hijjah. The Eid al-Adha celebration marks the end of hajj, a
religious pilgrimage undertaken by millions of Muslims each year.
The day of Arafat, labeled the most important day of the
pilgrimage, will land on Oct. 14, according to Saudi Arabia’s
announcement.
MV Editor: Please check with your local Masjid or Islamic Organisation to determine when Eid will be celebrated.
