The first day of Eid Al Fitr will be marked in the UAE on Sunday, May 24.
That's according to the country's official moon-sighting committee, which held a virtual meeting today after Maghrib prayers.
It announced that May 24 will be the first day of the month of Shawwal and of Eid Al Fitr.
Islamic months can last 29 or 30 days depending on the lunar calendar.
Dubai sets up new entity to strengthen crisis, emergency response
In a move to enhance Dubai's crisis management capabilities, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a decree, establishing the Dubai Resilience Centre.
UAE, Syrian foreign ministers discuss latest developments
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with his newly appointed Syrian counterpart to discuss the latest developments in Syria.
Abu Dhabi achieves 95% reduction in plastic bag use
Abu Dhabi has managed to cut the use of 364 million single-use plastic bags since the implementation of a ban on June 1, 2022.
Sharjah announces its largest-ever budget
Sharjah has approved a general budget of about AED 42 billion for 2025.
Unstable weather conditions expected across the UAE
The UAE is expected to experience unstable weather in the coming days due to a surface low-pressure system extending from the Southeast, as reported by the National Center of Meteorology (NCM).
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