Saudi Arabia announced that Sunday is the first day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, and Eid al-Adha coincides with Tuesday (August 21).
Saudi Arabia declared that Sunday August 12 will mark the start of Dhu al-Hijjah, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Accordingly, Eid al-Adha will fall on Tuesday, August 21 .
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In the Islamic calendar, Dhu Al-Hijjah is the twelfth and final month - during which the Hajj pilgrimage takes place.
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