The UAE’s moon-sighting committee will meet on Thursday to confirm the start date of the holy month of Ramadan.
The panel, headed by Minister of Justice, Sultan bin Saeed Al Badi Al Dhaheri, will hold the virtual discussions after Maghrib prayers in the evening.
All Sharia courts in the country have also been asked to look out for the crescent moon and inform the committee of any findings.
Mohammed Al Gergawi honoured for dedicated leadership
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has awarded the Mohammed bin Rashid Sash to Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, for his dedicated service.
Sheikh Abdullah reaffirms solidarity with Saudi Arabia
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has reaffirmed the UAE's solidarity with Saudi Arabia during a call with his counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.
UAE President and Putin discuss developments in Middle East in phone call
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Russia's Vladimir Putin have reviewed developments in the Middle East and underscored the importance of reinforcing security and stability in the region during a phone call.
Abu Dhabi court jails teacher for assaulting 4 students
The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court has sentenced a teacher to two years in prison for assaulting four students.
