RIYADH, July 10, 2021 (BSS/SPA) - The Eid al-Adha will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia on July 20, 2021 (Tuesday) as the crescent of Dhu Al-Hijjah was not sighted on Friday evening, Saudi Supreme Court said.
 
  "The sighting of the Crescent Moon of the month of Dhul Hijjah has not been confirmed Friday evening. Hence Saturday, is the 30th day of the month of Dhul-Qi'dah, and the Sunday, is the first of the month of Dhul-Hijjah", the Saudi Royal Court said.
 
  Accordingly, the first day of Eid Al Adha will be on Tuesday July 20, 2021. And, Hajj will start on Dhu Al-Hijjah 8 (July 18) when pilgrims head to Mina and end on Dhu Al-Hijjah 12 (July 22). Youme Arfa, the standing on Plains of Mount Arafat, will be on July 19, 2021.
 
   The Kingdom announced online registration for pilgrims, which began on June 13, had closed, with 60,000 people from within the Kingdom qualifying after meeting the requirements.