Saudi Arabia will begin moon sighting for Dhu al-Hijjah on Saturday

Saudi Arabia will begin moon sighting for Dhu al-Hijjah on Saturday
The Saudi Supreme court has called on all Muslims in the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon on Saturday marking the start of Dhu al-Hijjah. (Shutterstock)
Updated 09 August 2018
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Saudi Arabia will begin moon sighting for Dhu al-Hijjah on Saturday

Saudi Arabia will begin moon sighting for Dhu al-Hijjah on Saturday
  • Dhu al-Hijjah is the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar
  • It is the month in which the Hajj pilgrimage takes place

DUBAI: The Saudi Supreme court has called on all Muslims in the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon on Saturday marking the start of Dhu al-Hijjah, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Dhu al-Hijjah is the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar. It is the month in which the Hajj pilgrimage takes place.

The Supreme Court asked that the person who sees it with their naked eye or through the binoculars to inform the nearest court, record his or her testimony, or contact the nearest center to help him reach the nearest court.