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- When will be Dhu Al-Hijjah's first day as per Astronomic calculations
Posted by : Aahil Shaik
Thursday, June 15, 2023
When will be Dhu Al-Hijjah's first day as per Astronomic calculations
June 19th will be the first day of the month of Dhu Al-Hijjah for the current Year 2023 (1444 AH), according to the astronomic calculations, said Dr. Khaled A-Zaaq, the astronomer researcher. Join Saudi Expatriates on Whatsapp group
Al-Zaaq explained that, from the moment of the birth of the Dhu Al-Qaidah, the moon is trying very seriously to overtake the Sun, and it will overtake in on the morning of Sunday, 29th of Dhu Al-Qaidah, at exactly 7:37 AM.
- On the evening of the same day, the moon will stay for about half an hour, after the sunset, on this basis, Monday 19th June 2023 will be the first day of Dhu Al-Hijjah month and Tuesday, 27th June will be the day of Arafah, Wednesday 28th June will be the first day of Eid Al-Adha, he added. Trending : List of Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia
- Al-Zaaq continued and said, Hajj circumambulates the 4 seasons once every 33 years, so Hajj this year is going to be hot, in the Year 1450 AH, Hajj will be in spring season and in the Year 1455 AH, hajj will be in winter.
- The moon will set on the day of Arafah at exactly 12 and 41 minutes after midnight. Most Viewed : The best day on which the sun rose is the day of Arafah