First day of Eid al-Fitr is Sunday 24th May

The Moon-sighting Committee said the first day of Shawwal 1441 Hijari year (sunday 24th May) is the beginning of Eid al-Fitr in the UAE.

The statementwas  issued after the Committe met Friday, 22nd May at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department.

The  Shawal month crescent moon could not be detected on  the evening of Friday 22nd May, accoridng to the UAE National Nes Agency.

This means that  Saturday, 23rd May is the final day of Ramadan 1441.

It was reported that the minister and members of the committee extended warm congratulations on the glorious occasion to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates and Crown Princes. They wished the President good health and wellbeing.

They also congratulated the UAE people and Muslims across the world on the auspicious occasion.

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