The International Astronomy Center announced, on Monday, that next Saturday, July 9, is the first day of Eid al-Adha in many countries of the world, according to the official UAE News Agency.وام“.
The Director of the International Astronomy Center, Muhammad Shawkat Odeh, explained that “most Islamic countries started the month of Dhul-Qi’dah on Wednesday, corresponding to the first of June, including Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Oman, Egypt, the Levant and the Maghreb countries.” Accordingly, the crescent of the month of Dhul-Hijjah will be investigated on Wednesday, June 29 current”, according to “WAM”.
He added: “On that day, seeing the crescent is not possible with the naked eye from anywhere in the Islamic world, while it is hardly possible using a telescope from West Asia and North Africa.”
He said: “It is expected that Thursday, June 30, will be the first day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah in many countries, and that Friday, July 8, will be the Waqf of Arafa, and Saturday, July 9, the first day of Eid al-Adha.”
Odeh pointed out that vision in Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Amman, Jerusalem, Cairo and Rabat is possible using the telescope only, although it is difficult in the Middle East and requires a very clear sky to enable vision.
