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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All 6 airmen in refuelling aircraft that crashed in Iraq dead: US military
Dubai (AP): The US military on Friday said all six airmen aboard a refuelling aircraft that went down in Iraq are dead.
The military says the circumstances of the incident are being investigated.
