. Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announced the arrival of some 1.2 million pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.
Al-Rabeeah stressed the need for all pilgrims to abide by the regulations and cooperate to facilitate their service and complete the Hajj rituals in the best conditions.
On Thursday evening, the Saudi Supreme Court announced that Friday is the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah, explaining that Arafat will be on Saturday 15 June and Eid al-Adha will be on the following Sunday.