RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced that tomorrow, Monday, is the first day of Dhu Al-Hijjah and Eid Al Adha will fall on Wednesday, 28th June.

''Arafat Day falls on Tuesday, the 27th of June, and Wednesday, June 28th, will be the first day of Eid Al Adha,'' according to a Saudi Supreme Court statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

Hajj, one of Islam's five pillars, is the pilgrimage to Makkah in Saudi Arabia that every Muslim must perform at least once in their lifetime if they are able.