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.
UAE bans citizens from travel to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a travel ban for UAE citizens to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq, citing current regional developments.
UAE charges 13 people, 6 firms in Port Sudan arms trafficking case
The UAE's Attorney-General, Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, has ordered the referral of 13 defendants and six UAE-registered companies to the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal (State Security Court) on charges of illicit trafficking in military materiel, forgery and money laundering.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed honours winners of Erth Dubai Awards
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has honoured the winners of the 'Erth Dubai Awards', recognising their contributions to preserving the emirate’s cultural and social heritage.
UAE, French foreign ministers review regional developments
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, to discuss regional developments and bilateral ties.
UAE petrol prices to go up in May
Motorists will have to pay more for petrol in May as prices continue to rise for the third month in a row.
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