CAIRO, AUG 11 (SEE) The Egyptian House of Fatwa announced that Sunday is the first day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah and that August 21 will be the first day of Eid al-Adha.
Dar Al-Ifta said in a statement this evening that this announcement comes after the Saudi Supreme Court declared August 12 to be the first day of Dhul-Hijjah.
Egypt's Grand Mufti, Shawki Allam extended his sincere congratulations to President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, and to all Muslims around the world.