Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will observe Eid-ul-Azha on September 24.
The announcement was made after the kingdom’s official moon-sighting body watched for the Dhul Hijjah crescent, which is the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar, reports Al Arabiya News.
The Islamic lunar calendar depends on sightings of the moon – a practice which can at times prove difficult.
Eid celebrations start after the descent of the pilgrims performing from Mount Arafat, a hill east of Makkah. Eid sacrifices - where an animal is slaughtered - may take place until sunset on the 13th day of Dhul Hijjah.
