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 announces 330 new cases of COVID-19, 101 recoveries
The UAE has announced 330 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 63,819.
UAE leaders congratulate Pakistan on Independence Day
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Pakistani President Arif Alvi on the occasion of the country's Independence Day.
UAE and Israel to normalise diplomatic relations
The UAE and Israel have agreed to the full normalisation of diplomatic relations.
UAE secures Israel's commitment to 'halt annexation'
The UAE has secured Israel's commitment to stop the annexation of Palestinian territories in order to sustain efforts to achieve a two-state solution.
COVID-19 Daily Podcast: Thursday, August 13, 2020
Here's your daily podcast from the ARN News Centre with the latest updates regarding the novel coronavirus pandemic in the UAE.
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Every Friday night Dubai Eye 103.8 plays you the greatest party classics and anthems all the way till Saturday morning!
11:00pm - 7:00am
Dubai Eye complements the conversation with the music you love from the eighties, nineties and newer.
We’re taking Dubai Eye 103.8 on tour to the city’s BEST restaurants and you can join us!
Dubai Eye 103.8's Georgia Tolley speaks to the Emirate's top doctors and health officials to find out why the UAE is winning the fight against COVID-19.
Abu Dhabi Mum reunited with her daughter who was quarantined in Germany.
Pregnant Dubai resident repatriated to the UAE from US
