Muscat – The moon sighting committee of the Ministry of Endowment and Religious Affairs (MERA) announced the sighting of the moon for Dhul Hijja 1443 AH on Wednesday. Hence, Thursday, June 30, shall be 1 Dhul Hijja 1443AH and Saturday, July 9, shall be the first day of Eid al Adha.

On the occasion, MERA extended congratulations and greetings to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, praying to the Almighty Allah for good health, happiness and a long life and on the Omani people and all Muslim countries progress and prosperity.