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Qatar Calendar House predicts Eid Al-Adha to begin on May 27
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- Dhu Al-Hijjah is the twelfth and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is one of the holiest periods in Islam.
- It is the month during which Muslims perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
- The announcement was made by Executive Director of Qatar Calendar House, Dr.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize DOHA: Qatar Calendar House has announced that Monday, May 18 is expected to mark the beginning of Dhu Al-Hijjah 1447 AH, according to astronomical calculations, with Eid Al-Adha forecast to begin on Wednesday, May 27.
Dhu Al-Hijjah is the twelfth and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is one of the holiest periods in Islam.
It is the month during which Muslims perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Eid Al-Adha (the “Festival of Sacrifice”) is observed by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son in obedience to God.
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