It has been confirmed that Friday, April 24, will be the first day of Ramadan in the UAE.
An official moon-sighting committee met virtually on Thursday evening after Maghrib prayers to determine the start of the Holy Month.
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar (Hijri) when Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset.
The month will end (usually 29 or 30 days) when the next crescent moon is sighted, also marking the start of Eid Al Fitr.
UAE condemns renewed Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Iraq
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the renewed Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq with missiles and drones.
UAE launches project to combat pests in Gaza through 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'
The United Arab Emirates has launched a project to help combat pests - such as rodents and insects - to reduce disease transmission in the Gaza Strip, funded by 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'.
Some UAE carriers extend flight suspensions to Kuwait, Bahrain
Some UAE carriers have extended suspension of flights to Bahrain and Kuwait amid escalating regional developments.
H.H. Sheikh Khaled witnesses launch of AED100 billion Marsa Al Saadiyat project
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