The first day of Eid Al Fitr will be marked in the UAE on Tuesday, June 4.
That's according to the country's official moon-sighting committee, which met today after Maghrib prayers at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department.
The committee is chaired by the UAE Minister of Justice, Sultan Bin Saeed Al Badi.
It announced that June 4 will be the first day of the month of Shawwal and of Eid Al Fitr.
Islamic months can last 29 or 30 days depending on the lunar calendar.
Emirates restores regular flight schedules
Emirates Airline has restored its regular flight schedules as of Saturday, April 20.
Flydubai returns to normal flight schedule
Flydubai has returned to operating its full flight schedule from terminals 2 and 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
DXB advises travellers against arriving too early
To avoid overcrowding, passengers departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB) have been advised to reach the terminal three hours before their departure time, and not too early.
UAE President honours winners of Abu Dhabi Awards
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured the winners of the Abu Dhabi Awards for their notable contributions to communities across the country.
