The Shawwal crescent was not sighted on Friday evening
The committee will hold a virtual meeting after the Maghrib prayers on Friday, May 22
Brands that traditionally see increased business during Ramadan should maintain increased communication with their consumers during the current crisis
The healthy food company has also crafted a special meal plan for those who want to continue to stay on top of their routine throughout the holy month
The holy month of Ramadan began on Friday, April 24 in the UAE
The announcement came after the crescent was sighted on Thursday evening
The holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on Friday, April 24
The kingdom has reported more than 10,000 cases of Covid-19
The duration of the classes has been cut to 30 minutes for all students
Frontline medical workers are permitted not to fast while on duty if they fear that fasting could lead to weakening their immunity
It added that the public sector bodies must continue to abide by the relevant remote working circulars issued to their departments
The month of Ramadan is anticipated to last for 30 days this year
The committee of scholars at Cairo’s al-Azhar university added that people should still fast as the ritual had no link to coronavirus
The sighting of the moon will mark the start of Eid Al Fitr
The temple is offering the meal for Muslims breaking their fast every evening
Public sector workers will be off for nine days
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed also received officials at the palace
Both public and private sector staff will work shorter days during the holy month
Ramadan is a time when Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking or smoking between sunrise and sunset
Schools in the UAE capital will stay open for five and a half hours during Ramadan
The official Ramadan moon sighting committee will meet on Sunday after the Maghreb prayer in the UAE
Hundreds of prisoners were also pardoned in Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah
Government employees will work from 9am until 2pm during the holy month
The palace will stay open for shorter hours during the holy month
The holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on Monday, May 6
Timings have also been changed for Dubai Metro operations
The holy month, when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, will begin in early May
The first day of Ramadan is likely to fall on May 6 this year
Most Islamic countries will look for the crescent on Thursday, June 14.
The last day of Ramadan is likely to fall on June 14