The first day of Eid Al Adha will be marked on Saturday, July 9.
The crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Dhul-Hijjah was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday evening.
This means that Thursday, June 30 will be the first day of Dhul-Hijjah and Eid Al Adha, which corresponds with the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, will fall on July 9 this year.
Meanwhile, Arafat Day, which is marked a day before Eid will fall on Friday, July 8.
No injuries after fire breaks out at restaurant on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road
Teams from Dubai Civil Defence have responded to a fire that broke out at a restaurant on Sheikh Zayed Road early Monday, with no injuries recorded.
UAE announces $30 million emergency aid package for Sudan
The UAE has announced an emergency humanitarian response worth $30 million to support civilians affected by the worsening situation in El Obeid in Sudan's North Kordofan region.
7 arrested in Sharjah for using fake apps to steal money
Seven people have been arrested in Sharjah for defrauding people by gaining access to their bank accounts through remote control apps.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed hails Morocco's 'fighting spirit' in World Cup run
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has praised Morocco's "fighting spirit" after they booked a slot in the World Cup quarter finals with a 3-0 defeat against Canada.
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