The UAE will announce the date for Eid Al Adha soon but it has been forecast to begin on Saturday, July 9. Silvia Razgova / The National
The UAE will announce the date for Eid Al Adha soon but it has been forecast to begin on Saturday, July 9. Silvia Razgova / The National
The UAE will announce the date for Eid Al Adha soon but it has been forecast to begin on Saturday, July 9. Silvia Razgova / The National
The UAE will announce the date for Eid Al Adha soon but it has been forecast to begin on Saturday, July 9. Silvia Razgova / The National

Eid Al Adha 2022 likely to begin on July 9, astronomical centre forecasts


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Eid Al Adha is likely to begin on Saturday, July 9 in most Islamic countries, the International Astronomical Centre has announced.

The date will be confirmed in the UAE by its moon-sighting committee closer to the time.

The astronomical centre's declaration was reported by state news agency Wam.

The festival falls on the 10th day of Dhu Al Hijjah, the 12th and last month of the Islamic calendar.

Eid Al Adha is known as the festival of the sacrifice, and coincides with the Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah, which all Muslims are required to make at least once in their lives if they are able.

This year, Hajj is expected to begin on July 7. The pilgrimage takes three days but most pilgrims extend their stay by a week to pray in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.

The sacrifice that the holiday commemorates is explained in the Quran, which tells of how the Prophet Ibrahim was asked by God in his dream to sacrifice his son Ismail as a test of his faith.

As the religious holiday is set to fall on a Saturday, workers can expect a long weekend break.

Eid holidays for the public and private sector are set to be announced closer to the start of the festival.

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Price, base / as tested Dh99,000 / Dh132,000

Engine 3.6L V6

Transmission: Six-speed automatic

Power 275hp @ 6,000rpm

Torque 350Nm @ 3,700rpm

Fuel economy combined 12.2L / 100km

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8.50pm Handicap Dh175,000 (D) 1,400m

9.25pm Handicap Dh175,000 (D) 2,000m

 

The National selections:

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8.50pm Etisalat

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The two riders are among several riders in the UAE to receive the top payment of £10,000 under the Thank You Fund of £16 million (Dh80m), which was announced in conjunction with Deliveroo's £8 billion (Dh40bn) stock market listing earlier this year.

The £10,000 (Dh50,000) payment is made to those riders who have completed the highest number of orders in each market.

There are also riders who will receive payments of £1,000 (Dh5,000) and £500 (Dh2,500).

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Updated: June 30, 2022, 9:47 AM