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.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed reviews Dubai Police projects worth AED 2 billion
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE has reviewed Dubai Police's latest development plans and projects worth AED 2 billion.
Training aircraft involved in accident in Fujairah
The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is looking into a training aircraft accident that occurred in Fujairah airspace.
UAE President stresses importance of accelerating climate action
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the opening session of the COP29 World Leaders Climate Action Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Tuesday.
Construction of aerial taxi vertiport begins near DXB
Dubai has commenced the construction of its first aerial taxi vertiport near Dubai International Airport, which is expected to be operational in 2026.
UAE adopts new standards to improve indoor air quality
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced the adoption of the latest technical specifications from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers to enhance indoor air quality in government buildings across the UAE.
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