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Saudi Supreme Court confirms Monday first day of Dhul-Hijjah: SPA

Published: 17 May 2026 - 06:55 pm | Last Updated: 17 May 2026 - 07:31 pm
Representational file photo showing the Saudi flag as behind are pictured tents housing Muslim pilgrims in Mina near Islam's holy city of Mecca ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage on June 1, 2025. (Photo by Hazem Bader / AFP)

Representational file photo showing the Saudi flag as behind are pictured tents housing Muslim pilgrims in Mina near Islam's holy city of Mecca ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage on June 1, 2025. (Photo by Hazem Bader / AFP)

The Peninsula Online

Doha, Qatar: According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Supreme Court in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Monday, May 18, will be the first day of Dhul Hijjah.

The Supreme Court also stated that the Day of Arafah will be on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.