JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced that Sunday Aug. 12 is the first day of the upcoming Islamic month of Dhu Al-Hijjah for this year (1439 AH), making Saturday Aug. 11 the 29th and last day of the month of Dhul Qadah. The decision was determined after reviewing the statements made by the courts, the moon sighting committees and a number of witnesses in different regions in the Kingdom. The Supreme Court also announced that Arafat will occur on Monday Aug. 20 and the Eid Al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) will be on Tuesday Aug. 21.