UAE Moonsighting Committee to convene on Wednesday to confirm Eid Al Fitr

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Moonsighting Committee will meet on Wednesday after Maghreb prayer to sight the Shawwal crescent, marking the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid Al Fitr.

The announcement was made by the UAE Council for Fatwa. Senior religious scholars, astronomers and officials will gather to review observational reports submitted from across the country.

The Council has also called on the public to sight the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shawwal 1447 AH on Wednesday evening, 18 March, corresponding to the 29th day of Ramadan.

According to astronomical calculations, the first day of Eid Al Fitr is likely to fall on Friday, as Thursday is expected to complete the 30th day of Ramadan.

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Government employees will observe a four-day holiday from Thursday, March 19, to Sunday, March 22, with official working hours resuming on Monday, March 23.

The break will allow for the traditional observance of Eid Al Fitr, which marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan.