It has been confirmed that Friday, April 24, will be the first day of Ramadan in the UAE.
An official moon-sighting committee met virtually on Thursday evening after Maghrib prayers to determine the start of the Holy Month.
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar (Hijri) when Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset.
The month will end (usually 29 or 30 days) when the next crescent moon is sighted, also marking the start of Eid Al Fitr.
UAE leaders pardon prisoners ahead of Eid al-Etihad
Several UAE rulers have pardoned hundreds of prisoners in their respective emirate ahead of the 53rd Eid al-Etihad on December 2, the latest being Umm al-Quwain.
Burj Khalifa gets lighting overhall
Burj Khalifa has gotten an upgrade ahead of the 53rd Eid al-Etihad celebrations, with new lighting transforming it into a visual spectacle with a wide spectrum of vibrant colours and effects.
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah meets Côte d’Ivoire PM
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with the Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, Robert Beugré Mambé, in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
Dubai announces new Salik and parking tariff system
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced new road toll (Salik) and parking tariff policies aimed at improving traffic flow across the city.
Dubai approves key initiatives to boost innovation and future readiness
A budget of AED 750 million has been allocated for the next phase of the Dubai Research, Development and Innovation Programme.
Four Dubai beaches reserved for families during upcoming holiday
Four public beaches in Dubai will be reserved exclusively for families during the 53rd Eid Al Etihad holiday, from November 30 to December 3.
New lane cuts travel time, boosts capacity on this Dubai street
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed major traffic improvements on Beirut Street.
‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ delivers winter aid to Gaza
Two convoys carrying essential supplies and winter relief items entered Gaza through Egypt's Rafah border crossing as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”, to support Palestinian families during the current challenging conditions.
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