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Dhu al-Hijjah begins tomorrow August 12, Eid al-Adha falls on August 21

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Saudi Arabia announced that Sunday is the first day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, and Eid al-Adha coincides with Tuesday (August 21st).
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).

Dhu al-Hijjah begins tomorrow August 12, Eid al-Adha falls on August 21

Staff writer, Al Arabiya English

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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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