The first day of Eid Al Fitr will be marked in the UAE on Thursday, May 13.
That's because the Shawwal crescent was not sighted on Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 12 will be the last day of the holy month of Ramadan, and the following day, the first day of Eid Al Fitr.
#UAE announces that Wednesday, May 12, will be the last day of the holy month of Ramadan, and the first day of Eid Al Fitr will be on Thursday, May 13.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 11, 2021
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