<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">The first day of Eid-ul-Azha would fall on July 9 in Saudi Arabia after the crescent moon was sighted at the Tamir observatory, reports Al Arabiya English.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>The festival is observed by Muslims during the lunar month of Dhu Al-Hijjah, which starts on June 30 and is also the Hajj pilgrimage month.</div><div><br></div><div>In accordance with a disclosure from the Saudi Supreme Court, Hajj will begin on July 6 and last through July 10, with Arafat Day coming on July 8, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. </div><div><br></div><div>Muslims buy cows, sheep, and goats to slaughter and then give to the poor as a way of celebrating Eid-ul-Azha.</div><div><br></div><div>This annual tradition has its roots in the narrative of the prophet Abraham, who was asked by God to sacrifice his son Ismaeel as a litmus test for his faith.</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/TR</div><div><br></div>