Crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah sighted in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that the sighting of the crescent moon for the month of Dhul Hijjah has been confirmed. As a result, the Day of Hajj will be observed on Tuesday, 27 June, and the religious festival of Eid Al Adha will be celebrated on Wednesday, 28 June 2023.
The official confirmation of the moon sighting was made by the Saudi authorities, signaling the beginning of the holy month of Dhul Hijjah. This important announcement paves the way for millions of Muslims around the world to make their final preparations for the annual pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.
The Day of Hajj, scheduled for Tuesday, 27 June, marks the peak of this sacred pilgrimage. It is a day of immense significance and devotion for the pilgrims, who gather in the plains of Arafat to seek forgiveness, offer supplications, and engage in intense prayers.
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Man City makes it six Premier League wins in a row with 2-1 victory against Nottingham Forest
Manchester (England) (AP): Rayan Cherki kept Manchester City's Premier League title challenge powering on with a late winner at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
The France forward's 83rd minute strike secured a 2-1 victory at the City Ground to make it six league wins in a row for Pep Guardiola's team.
City is on an eight-game winning run in all and provisionally moved to the top of the standings — one point ahead of Arsenal, which was playing Brighton later on Saturday.
“Today is a big win,” Cherki told TNT Sports. “I'm proud of the team because this game is very complicated to win.”
It was Cherki's second goal in three games and fifth over all. He also provided an assist with an intricate pass to Tijjani Reijnders to put City ahead three minutes into the second half.
Omari Hutchinson equalized for relegation-fighting Forest, which was holding out for a crucial point until Cherki fired through a crowded box for the winner.
Guardiola looks like a man who believes his team is ready to regain the title it surrendered to Liverpool last season. He joined in the celebrations with the traveling fans after the final whistle — acting conductor as they celebrated wildly after another win.
