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.
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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted a special reception for the rulers of the Emirates, Crown Princes, Sheikhs, military personnnel and well-wishers on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.
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UAE President performs Eid Al Adha prayer at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan performed the Eid Al-Adha prayer on Wednesday morning at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
UAE, Australia discuss trade, security and stability during official visit
UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy has concluded an official visit to Australia focused on strengthening economic ties, regional cooperation and security coordination between the two countries.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted a special reception for the rulers of the Emirates, Crown Princes, Sheikhs, military personnnel and well-wishers on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has called for "peace, stability, and prosperity to all" in a social media post to mark Eid Al Adha.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan performed the Eid Al-Adha prayer on Wednesday morning at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
