The moon-sighting committee has invited all Muslims in the UAE to sight the crescent moon to herald the start of the month of Shawwal on Thursday evening.
April 20th corresponds with 29th Ramadan in the Islamic calendar.
The committee requests anyone who sees the crescent to contact the number 026921166 to be directed to the nearest court to record the testimony.
UAE President visits those injured in recent attacks
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has visited a number of people injured in the Iranian attacks who are receiving treatment in hospital.
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah discusses regional developments with global counterparts
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held phone calls with several foreign ministers and officials to discuss the latest developments and the repercussions of Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and other countries.
UAE nominated to UN advisory board on global statistics
The United Arab Emirates has been nominated to serve on the UN's Consultative Advisory Board on the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics, marking the first time a country from the region will be represented on the body.
Philippines expresses support for UAE after Iranian attacks
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a phone call from Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., during which they discussed the situation in the region amid ongoing military escalation.
