The UAE and Saudi Arabia have officially declared the end of Ramadan after the sighting of the crescent Moon on Thursday evening. This marks the beginning of the Islamic festival of Eid Al Fitr and the start of the Islamic calendar month of Shawwal. UAE residents will receive a 4-day break to celebrate the festival, which began on Thursday, marking the first long weekend of the year. Offices and schools will resume on Monday, April 24.
The moon-sighting committees of both countries had invited all Muslims to try and sight the moon on the evening of Ramadan 29 (Thursday). The duration of Islamic months is dependent on when the Moon is sighted and can last for either 29 or 30 days. Since the Moon was spotted on Thursday, the holy month of Ramadan lasted for 29 days.
Emiratis and expatriates working in government departments and private companies will have official Eid holidays from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3. Eid Al Fitr is a joyous occasion that symbolizes the breaking of the month-long fast and is marked by feasting and gift-giving.
The sighting of the crescent Moon was a significant event, as it determines the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid Al Fitr. Muslims around the world follow the lunar calendar, and the sighting of the crescent Moon signifies the start of a new month.
The moon-sighting committees in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are responsible for declaring the start and end of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr, based on the sighting of the crescent Moon. They play a crucial role in determining the start and end of Islamic months, and their announcements are eagerly awaited by Muslims around the world.
The end of Ramadan and the start of Eid Al Fitr is a time for reflection, celebration, and renewal. Muslims around the world gather with their families and loved ones to celebrate the occasion, exchange gifts, and share traditional meals.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have been at the forefront of efforts to promote tolerance and understanding among different cultures and religions. The announcement of the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid Al Fitr is a reminder of the shared values and principles that bring people together and promote peace and harmony in society.
The sighting of the crescent Moon on Thursday evening marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the start of the Islamic festival of Eid Al Fitr. UAE residents will receive a 4-day break to celebrate the occasion, which began on Thursday, and offices and schools will resume on Monday, April 24. The moon-sighting committees of the UAE and Saudi Arabia play a crucial role in determining the start and end of Islamic months and their announcements are eagerly awaited by Muslims around the world.
The end of Ramadan and the start of Eid Al Fitr is a time for reflection, celebration, and renewal and is an occasion that promotes tolerance, understanding, and peace among different cultures and religions.
