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UAE Council for Fatwa organises 'Al Shawwaf Forum'
on crescent sighting February 17
• Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:33 AM
ABU DHABI, 6th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin
Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the
UAE Council for Fatwa is set to organise the “Al Shawwaf Forum” on crescent sighting.
The forum is set to take place on 17th February at Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, bringing together
experts, key figures, and national institutions, alongside international bodies specialising in Sharia,
astronomy, and legal affairs, to enrich discussions and activities.
On this occasion, Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Council for Fatwa, expressed
his gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his patronage, stating, “This
patronage reflects His Highness’s unwavering commitment to supporting initiatives that strengthen
national institutions in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities.”
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