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.
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Abu Dhabi authorities are dealing with the minor injuries of two people following the fall of debris from a drone after it was intercepted by UAE air defence systems onto the front of one of the buildings at Etihad Towers.
Drone interception causes minor injuries in Dubai
Debris from drones intercepted by UAE air defences has caused two minor injuries after falling in the courtyards of two homes, with those involved receiving the necessary medical care.
Etihad extends suspension of operations
Etihad Airways has extend the suspension of its operations until 2:00 pm on March 2, Monday, due to the closure of regional airspaces.
Drone intercepted near Abu Dhabi Airport; debris causes fatality
Authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to an incident after a drone targeting Zayed International Airport was intercepted.
Civil Defence teams tackle fire at Jebel Ali Port
Dubai authorities confirmed that debris from an aerial interception sparked a fire at a berth in Jebel Ali Port.
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