UAE residents can expect a three-day weekend after the International Astronomy Centre revealed its expected date for the sighting of the Shawaal crescent. According to a Twitter post by UAEBARQ, the International Astronomy Centre said: “Islamic Countries are expected to sight the crescent of Shawwal on Thursday, April 20. Sighting the crescent on that day might not […]
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UAE Eid Al-Fitr to start on April 21, astronomy group says
The first day of Eid Al-Fitr is likely to be on Friday, April 21, 2023. “Most likely, Ramadan this year will be for 29 days. Eid Al-Fitr and the first of Shawwal will be on Friday April 21,” said Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society, The National reported. The actual dates are to be announced […]