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.
Dubai issues safety guidelines for unsettled weather
Authorities in Dubai have issued safety guidelines as unstable weather is forecast across the emirate from Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27.
UAE and Serbian Presidents discuss bilateral ties, regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić during his working visit to the UAE.
UAE reviews security readiness and response to current challenges
The UAE’s Higher Committee for Internal Security reviewed national preparedness levels amid ongoing challenges, including weather conditions, in a virtual meeting on Sunday.
UAE air defences intercept 4 missiles, 25 drones on Sunday
The UAE Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed air defences on Sunday intercepted 4 ballistic missiles and 25 UAVs launched from Iran.
