A moon-sighting committee has been set up in the UAE to confirm the beginning of the month of Shawwal, which marks the start of Eid Al Fitr.
The panel, headed by Minister of Justice Sultan bin Saeed Al Badi Al Dhaheri, will hold a virtual meeting after Maghreb prayers on Friday.
The meeting will be carried out in line with the precautionary measures set by the UAE to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
UAE President accepts US invitation to join Board of Peace
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has accepted the invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday.
UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack in Kabul
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that killed seven people and injured several others in central Kabul, Afghanistan on Monday.
Sheikha Latifa holds talks Bahraini delegation in Davos
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has explored ways to enhance bilateral ties with Bahrain during high-level talks in Davos.
Sharjah Ruler approves 1,000 jobs, new scholarships
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the employment of 1,000 Emirati men and women in government jobs across the emirate, targeting newly graduated degree holders.
