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4/8/25, 11:12 AM UAE announces Sunday, March 30, as first day of Eid Al Fitr
evening.

The announcement comes after the Moon-Sighting Committee, formed by the UAE Council For

FATWA met at the historic Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi to sight the crescent of Shawwal. The

committee confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, officially declaring the end of Ramadan and

the beginning of Shawwal 1446 AH.

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Eid Al Fitr 2025: Prayer timings

In its statement, the Presidential Court extended warm congratulations to President His Highness

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,

Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, as well as to Their Highnesses Supreme

Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, and the Crown Princes. They also congratulated the

UAE people and Muslims worldwide on this auspicious occasion.

With the confirmation, Sunday will mark a day of early morning prayers and nationwide

celebrations, as the country joins the global Muslim community in concluding the month-long fast

with family gatherings, charitable giving, and traditional festivities.

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