Home GCC UAE UAE, Saudi confirm that Eid Al Fitr starts on Tuesday The crescent moon was sighted on Monday evening by Gulf Business June 3, 2019 The UAE’s moon-sighting committee has announced that Tuesday, June 4 will be the first day of Eid Al Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The committee, chaired by Sultan Bin Saeed Al Badi, minister of Justice, made the announcement after it held a meeting on Monday evening after Maghreb prayers. Earlier, Saudi Arabia also confirmed that Tuesday, June 4 will be the first day of Eid Al Fitr after the crescent moon was sighted. The Saudi Supreme Court confirmed there will be 29 days of Ramadan this year, with Monday marking the last day of the holy month. The sighting of the moon signals the end of the holy month of Ramadan – when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset – and the start of the month of Shawwal. In the UAE, public sector workers are off from Sunday, June 2 until Saturday, June 8, while private sector workers have been given leave from Monday, June 3, until the third day of Shawwal – which will fall on Thursday. Read: Eid Al Fitr holidays announced for Dubai schools UAE announces Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for public and private sectors The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has also confirmed free parking during the Eid holiday as well as extended public transport timings. Read: Free parking in Dubai for Eid, RTA reveals public transport timings Dubai reveals promotions, events lined up for Eid Tags Eid al fitr eid al fitr Saudi Arabia eid al fitr UAE Eid holidays Lifestyle public holidays Ramadan Saudi Arabia 0 Comments You might also like Saudia, Delta Air Lines team up to expand global network OPEC+ panel sticks to output policy, doubles down on compliance Oil prices jump as Iran-Israel missile strikes fuel market jitters Saudi’s ROSHN secures $2.4bn syndicated loan to drive growth