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Eid Al Adha 2026 announcement made in Turkey and Tunisia
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- Tunisia was the first country to officially declare the start of Dhu Al Hijjah after announcing Saturday, 16 May as the 29th day of Dhu Al Qadah, in line with its lunar calendar observations.
- Turkey also confirmed Monday, 18 May as the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah, relying on a pre-calculated Islamic calendar based on astronomical data rather than physical moon sighting.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize. The crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah has been confirmed in both Tunisia and Turkey, with the two countries announcing Monday, 18 May as the first day of the Islamic month and Wednesday, 27 May as the expected date for Eid Al Adha 2026.
Tunisia was the first country to officially declare the start of Dhu Al Hijjah after announcing Saturday, 16 May as the 29th day of Dhu Al Qadah, in line with its lunar calendar observations.
Turkey also confirmed Monday, 18 May as the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah, relying on a pre-calculated Islamic calendar based on astronomical data rather than physical moon sighting.
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