The exact start of Ramadan can vary each year due to differing interpretations and methods used to sight the new moon
This eclipse is predicted to coincide with the new moon at the end of Ramadan
The Shawwal crescent was not sighted in the UAE on Tuesday and therefore, Wednesday, May 12, will be the last day of Ramadan
The sighting of the moon will mark the start of Eid Al Fitr
The first day of Eid Al Adha falls on the 10th day of the Dhu al-Hijjah month
Government and military staff will receive around a full working week off to mark the Eid holiday
The first day of the holy month is expected to begin on Monday