The Saudi Supreme Court on Monday said that Dul Al-Hijjah will begin on Wednesday, July 22, and that Arafat Day (Dul Al-Hijjah) will fall on Thursday, July 30.
Eid Al-Adha will start on Friday, July 31.
Pilgrims selected to perform the Hajj this year started a seven-day quarantine on Sunday, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said, reports Arab News.
The measure is part of a series of safeguards taken to ensure the safety of pilgrims during Hajj, which is taking place amid the ongoing coronavirus disease pandemic.
Saudi authorities have taken various measures to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims.
A security perimeter will be in place to keep illegal commuters from entering the holy city, said Maj. Gen. Eid bin Saad Al-Otaibi, the director of police in Makkah region.
He said steps had been taken at all checkpoints leading to Makkah.
The police chief said in addition to the existing ones, many new checkpoints had been established on the unpaved roads surrounding the holy city and other sites. Patrols were also being dispatched along main roads leading to Makkah to prevent violators from entering the city.
People from 160 different nations currently residing in the Kingdom have been selected to perform the Hajj this year.
Pilgrims will be required to undergo a second quarantine period after they have performed Hajj.
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced on its Twitter account the dates for Eid Al-Adha holidays for both the public and private sectors.
The public sector commences its holiday on July 24, and resumes work on Sunday, Aug. 9.
As for the private sector and the nonprofit sector, the Eid holiday consists of four days only, beginning on Thursday, July 30, and resuming work on Monday Aug. 3.
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