Ibrahim Al-Jarwan, member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences: Astronomically It is expected that the crescent moon of Dhul-Hijjah to be born on Saturday, July 10, and remains for 34 minutes after sunset, making it possible to observe.
Hence, Sunday, July 11, shall be the first day of Dhu Al-Hijjah, and Monday, 19 July, shall mark the day of Arafah, while Tuesday, July 20, will be the first day of Eid al-Adha.
