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Saudi Arabia: Tomorrow is the first of Dhul-Hijjah... and Wednesday, May 27, 2026, will be the first day of Eid al-Adha.

Saudi Arabia: Tomorrow is the first of Dhul-Hijjah... and Wednesday, May 27, 2026, will be the first day of Eid al-Adha.

For the first time in 33 years, the sun is directly overhead the Kaaba, casting no shadow, on the Day of Arafah.

For the first time in 33 years, the sun is directly overhead the Kaaba, casting no shadow, on the Day of Arafah.

The first image of the crescent moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH taken during the day from Abu Dhabi

The first image of the crescent moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH taken during the day from Abu Dhabi

Breaking: Saudi Arabia calls on Muslims to look for the crescent moon of Dhu al-Hijjah this evening

Breaking: Saudi Arabia calls on Muslims to look for the crescent moon of Dhu al-Hijjah this evening

Video | When people swam around the Kaaba during the 1941 Mecca flood

Video | When people swam around the Kaaba during the 1941 Mecca flood

A Khamsin low-pressure system is moving towards the Kingdom, accompanied by several changes.

A Khamsin low-pressure system is moving towards the Kingdom, accompanied by several changes.

A widespread sandstorm is affecting five Arab countries on Monday and will continue its advance on Tuesday.

A widespread sandstorm is affecting five Arab countries on Monday and will continue its advance on Tuesday.

Will the first tropical cyclone in the Arabian Sea form soon?

Will the first tropical cyclone in the Arabian Sea form soon?

Jordan: Further drop in temperatures on Saturday; see expected temperatures

Jordan: Further drop in temperatures on Saturday; see expected temperatures

A night with a wintry feel... a significant chill in the air and fog on the high mountain peaks.

A night with a wintry feel... a significant chill in the air and fog on the high mountain peaks.

Warning: Wind speeds are expected to increase in the coming hours, with sandstorms in desert areas.

Warning: Wind speeds are expected to increase in the coming hours, with sandstorms in desert areas.

Cold weather and brisk winds on Friday night bring coats back into the spotlight.

Cold weather and brisk winds on Friday night bring coats back into the spotlight.