The decision was made after the moon sighting committee failed to sight the crescent moon of Shawwal on Thursday, April 20
The crescent Moon that signals the end of the holy month of Ramadan was spotted in the kingdom and the UAE on Thursday
The transport authority urged drivers to avoid parking in prohibited areas and blocking traffic movement
The Roads and Transport Authority has also announced the hours of operation of its services and revised timings for public transport operations
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The Eid Al Fitr holiday begins at the end of Ramadan and UAE residents are looking forward to a four or five-day weekend this year
The latest inclusion was made in recognition of eligible candidates’ efforts and societal role in promoting positive values and morals
The International Astronomical Centre predicts that in most Islamic countries, the first day of Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Friday, April 21
Worshippers must wear face masks at all times, maintain physical distancing of one metre and use personal or single-use prayer mats
Schools in the emirate will remain closed from Monday, May 2 until Sunday, May 8
The paid holidays will begin from Saturday, April 30
Ramadan is predicted to extend for 30 days this year
The Shawwal crescent was not sighted in the UAE on Tuesday and therefore, Wednesday, May 12, will be the last day of Ramadan
The show will debut Mohamed Al Ahmed, Emirati composer and director
The holidays will be from 29th of Ramadan until the 3rd of Shawwal
Across the world, governments have urged people to pray at home or follow strict social distancing measures due to Covid-19
Eid Al Fitr is expected to fall on May 23 or 24, subject to sighting of the moon
The five-day break is expected to fall between May 22-26
The crescent moon was sighted on Monday evening
The sighting of the moon will mark the start of Eid Al Fitr
The offer, covering economy and business class fares, is valid on bookings made from May 13 – 30
The month of Ramadan is expected to be 30 days long this year
The first day of Eid Al Adha falls on the 10th day of the Dhu al-Hijjah month
Government and military staff will receive around a full working week off to mark the Eid holiday
Federal government employees will be off from Thursday, June 14, until the third day of Shawwal
The government has declared five days of leave – including the weekend – in the country
The kingdom will have an extra long Eid break this year
The last day of Ramadan is likely to fall on June 14
The first day of the holy month is expected to begin on Monday