The exact start of Ramadan can vary each year due to differing interpretations and methods used to sight the new moon
According to the RTA, Dubai Metro’s Red and Green Lines served 2.32 million riders during the period
Saudi’s Supreme Court had asked Muslims across the country to sight the crescent moon to mark the start of Eid al Fitr
The RTA notification said that free parking hours will be in effect from Ramadan 29 until Shawwal 3
Those working in the public and private sector will mark the Eid al Fitr holiday from April 9 and will resume work from April 14
Regular classes are scheduled to resume from Monday, April 15, marking the end of the Eid Al Fitr holiday period
MOHRE has announced the Eid al Fitr break will be from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3, according to the Islamic calendar, for private sector employees
The Eid al Fitr holiday dates have been announced for public sector employees
According to astronomical data, there is a high probability that the first day of Eid al Fitr will be observed on April 10 in Oman
Those employed in the public sector will be off for Eid Al Fitr from Tuesday, April 9 to Thursday, April 11
According to the latest calculations based on the Islamic astronomical calendar, the month of Ramadan is expected to be a 30-day one
Financial institutions as well as academic institutions in the kingdom will shut for an extended period to mark Eid al Fitr
The official Eid date depends on the spotting of the moon closer to the end of the month of Ramadan
This eclipse is predicted to coincide with the new moon at the end of Ramadan
With 29 days of fasting, the month of Ramadan will end on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 and hence the first day of the fast could be on March 11
According to the official holiday calendar released by the UAE government, workers in the country will enjoy atleast 13 public holidays in 2024
As per astronomical calculations based on the lunar calendar, the holy month is just six months away
The decision was made after the moon sighting committee failed to sight the crescent moon of Shawwal on Thursday, April 20
The crescent Moon that signals the end of the holy month of Ramadan was spotted in the kingdom and the UAE on Thursday
The transport authority urged drivers to avoid parking in prohibited areas and blocking traffic movement
The Roads and Transport Authority has also announced the hours of operation of its services and revised timings for public transport operations
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The Eid Al Fitr holiday begins at the end of Ramadan and UAE residents are looking forward to a four or five-day weekend this year
The latest inclusion was made in recognition of eligible candidates’ efforts and societal role in promoting positive values and morals
The International Astronomical Centre predicts that in most Islamic countries, the first day of Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Friday, April 21
Worshippers must wear face masks at all times, maintain physical distancing of one metre and use personal or single-use prayer mats
Schools in the emirate will remain closed from Monday, May 2 until Sunday, May 8
The paid holidays will begin from Saturday, April 30
Ramadan is predicted to extend for 30 days this year
The Shawwal crescent was not sighted in the UAE on Tuesday and therefore, Wednesday, May 12, will be the last day of Ramadan