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First day of Hajj confirmed as Aug 9

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Published : 11:43, Aug 02, 2019 | Updated : 11:46, Aug 02, 2019
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Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba and pray at the Grand mosque during the annual haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia August 14, 2018. Picture taken August 14, 2018.REUTERSThe Saudi Supreme Court confirmed Thursday (Aug 1) that the crescent moon of Dhu Al-Hijjah had been sighted, reports Arab News.

Hajj will, therefore, begin on Friday (Aug 9), pilgrims will spend the day on the plains of Mount Arafat on Saturday (Aug 10), and Eid Al-Adha will start on Sunday (Aug 11) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

As of Wednesday, 1,249,951 Hajj pilgrims had arrived in the Kingdom for the pilgrimage according to statistics issued by the Saudi General Directorate of Passports.

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