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UAE Council for Fatwa organises 'Al Shawwaf Forum' on cresce

(WAM)

6 Feb 2025 10:46

ABU DHABI (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 February 17 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

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