Dhaka, May 17 -- Tunisia and Turkey have officially announced the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah, confirming Monday, May 18, as the first day of the Islamic month and Wednesday, May 27, as Eid Al Adha.

"The crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah has been confirmed in both Tunisia and Turkey, with the two countries announcing Monday, May 18, as the first day of the Islamic month and Wednesday, May 27, as Eid Al Adha."

Tunisia first to declare Dhu Al Hijjah

Tunisia was the first country to officially confirm the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah after identifying Saturday, May 16, as the 29th day of Dhu Al Qadah.

"Tunisia became the first country to officially confirm the start of Dhu Al Hijjah after declaring Saturday, May 16, as th...