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Dhul Hijjah crescent sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid Al-Adha on May 27
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize RIYADH: Eid Al-Adha will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 27, after the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah was sighted on Sunday evening.
- The sighting of the crescent marks the start of the month in which Hajj takes place.
- The pinnacle of the pilgrimage, the day of Arafat, will take place on Tuesday, May 26.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize RIYADH: Eid Al-Adha will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 27, after the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah was sighted on Sunday evening.
The sighting of the crescent marks the start of the month in which Hajj takes place.
The pinnacle of the pilgrimage, the day of Arafat, will take place on Tuesday, May 26.
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