[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]Following the sighting of the crescent moon on Thursday evening, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially confirmed that Eid Al-Fitr will be celebrated across the country tomorrow (Friday).
The confirmation that Friday is the first day of Eid was reported on Twitter by the state news agency, WAM.
غداً الجمعة أول أيام #عيد_الفطر السعيد في #الإمارات. pic.twitter.com/xiXJ9hfMvC
— وكالة أنباء الإمارات (@wamnews) April 20, 2023
Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Moonsighting Committee, announced that the committee successfully sighted the crescent moon of Shawwal on Thursday evening.
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He stated that the announcement was made after meeting all Shariah criteria and consulting with neighbouring countries. The committee declared Thursday, April 20th, to be the last day of Ramadan 1444, and Friday, April 21st, to be the first day of Eid Al-Fitr.
On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, the Minister and members of the committee conveyed their greetings to the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, and the Crown Princes.
They also congratulated UAE residents and Muslims worldwide on the auspicious occasion.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
