The Saudi Supreme Court confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, signifying the beginning of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah; accordingly, the first day of Eid Al-Adha will fall on Sunday, June 16.
The date corresponds to the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah.
This sighting, which took place on Thursday, June 6, marks the end of Dhul Qa’adah, making tomorrow, Friday, June 7, the first day of Dhul Hijjah.
Landslide kills 6 bus passengers in central Vietnam
At least six people were killed in central Vietnam when a bus carrying them was hit by a landslide on Sunday evening, state media reported on Monday, as heavy rain pounded the area.
US Border Patrol arrests 81 on first day of Charlotte immigration crackdown
Federal agents have arrested at least 81 people in Charlotte, North Carolina this weekend, a senior commander said on Sunday, marking a sharp escalation in the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.
India arrests Kashmir resident over deadly Delhi car blast
India's federal anti-terror agency said on Sunday it had arrested a resident of Kashmir who it accused of conspiring with the driver of acar that exploded in Delhi last week, killing eight people and wounding at least 20 others.
Netanyahu faces far-right backlash after US-backed statement on Palestinian state
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel remained opposed to a Palestinian state after protests by far-right coalition allies over a US-backed statement indicating support for a pathway to Palestinian independence.
Ukraine seeks exchange of 1,200 prisoners with Russia
Ukraine is working to resume the exchange of prisoners with Russia, hoping for the release of 1,200 Ukrainians, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Security Council chief said.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has welcomed delegates of the Dubai Airshow returns, ahead of its biggest edition to date.
The 244th UAE aid convoy has entered the Gaza Strip under the "Olive Children" initiative, which is dedicated to supporting orphans and securing their basic needs as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
The UAE has strongly condemned the continuous violations committed by Israeli occupation forces and settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the recurrent storming of Al Aqsa Mosque courtyards.
