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Due to the ongoing Covid pandemic, Muslims' annual pilgrimage or Hajj to Mecca has once again been cancelled this year except for those living in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The history of the day started when Abraham or Prophet Ibrahim kept having a recurring dream of slaughtering his beloved son, Ismael, to fulfil the wishes of God. Ibrahim spoke to his son regarding the dream, explaining to him how God wanted him to make the sacrifice and Ismael, who was just as much a man of God, agreed with his father and asked him to comply with the wishes of Allah.

Shaitan the devil tempted Prophet Ibrahim and tried to dissuade him from making the sacrifice but he tried to shun it away by pelting it with stones. Jibreel told Ibrahim that God was pleased with his devotion to him and sent the sheep to be slaughtered in place of his son. If the crescent moon is sighted on Sunday evening i. However, if the crescent moon is not sighted today then the month of Zul Hijjah will start from July 13, and Bakra Eid will be marked by Muslims on July 22, in India.

India's Ruet-e-Hilal committee members will gather on Sunday after maghrib i. Share Via. By Zarafshan Shiraz. Lucknow to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on July Zul Hijjah crescent seen, Bakrid on July Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate Bakra Eid on July India to sight the Zul Hijjah crescent on Sunday.

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Get our daily newsletter Subscribe. Thank you for subscribing to our daily newsletter. Vratis will offer morning arghya to Lord Surya and break their hour long 'nirjala' fast. Log In Register now My account. Eid al-Adha moon sighting: When Saudi Arabia says Dhu al-Hijjah starts, and how date is calculated Eid al-Adha falls on the tenth day of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah, with the date set by the sighting of the crescent moon.

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Dubai gears up to offer kids a much-need treat with recreational activities in the Eid week and the long weekend as it hosts woodwork, theatre and a Disney fountain show in the city. Shawwal Crescent Search today! The crescent of the month of Shawwal will be searched today to determine the day of Eid Al Fitr. The final announcement, about whether the crescent has been sighted or not in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is expected around pm as per KSA's time zone on Tuesday.

It also called the people of the Kingdom to register their testimony after reporting to the nearest court about the moon sighting. Eid-ul-Fitr moon sighting highlights: Crescent not sighted in Saudi Arabia Eid-ul-Fitr moon sighting highlights: The crescent moon for the month of Shawwal was not sighted on Tuesday evening.

Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Thursday, May 13 which will mark the end of Ramadan Share Via. By Zarafshan Shiraz. Shawwal Crescent search results expected shortly. Attempt to search for the Shawwal crescent has officially begun. Astronomers take their places at Sumair and Tumair observatories.

North America expects Eid-ul-Fitr on May UAE to hold socially-distant prayers on Eid-ul-Fitr. Eid on Wednesday if crescent moon is sighted on Ramadan 29, H. Topics eid ul fitr saudi arabia crescent tuesday muslims uae qatar united arab emirates shawwal ramadan eid al-fitr eid date eid mubarak meethi eid. Get our daily newsletter Subscribe. Thank you for subscribing to our daily newsletter.

Vratis will offer morning arghya to Lord Surya and break their hour long 'nirjala' fast. By hindustantimes. Chhath Puja starts with Nahay Khay on the first day, and ends with Usha Arghya on the last day when the devotees break their hours long fast by offering arghya to the rising sun.

Chhath Puja commenced on November 8 and will go on till November Here are glimpses from Chhath Puja celebrations.