Based on the most recent astrological calculations, Tuesday, March 12, is when the holy month of Ramadan is slated to begin in the United Arab Emirates.
It is probable that the 30-day fasting month would result in a six-day holiday for UAE citizens to celebrate the Islamic holiday of Eid Al Fitr.
“As per (astronomical) maps, on March 11, the Moon is quite visible with the naked eye in many regions, suggesting that (the next day — March 12)… is a likely date for the start of Ramadan,” stated Khadijah Ahmad, Operations Manager, Dubai Astronomy Group.
In accordance with the latest astrological estimates, the holy month of Ramadan is scheduled to start in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, March 12.
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For UAE residents to celebrate the Islamic holiday of Eid Al Fitr, a six-day holiday is likely to follow the 30-day fasting month.
The comparable dates in the Gregorian calendar, assuming the astronomical calculations are correct, are Tuesday, April 9 (Ramadan 29) to Saturday, April 13 (Shawwal 3). This gives the locals a six-day break, accounting for the Sunday weekend.
According to the government of the United Arab Emirates’ most recent list of public and private sector holidays, citizens will have a longer vacation from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3 in order to celebrate Eid Al Fitr.
The comparable dates in the Gregorian calendar, assuming the astronomical calculations are correct, are Tuesday, April 9 (Ramadan 29) to Saturday, April 13 (Shawwal 3). This gives the locals a six-day break, accounting for the Sunday weekend.
Days during Ramadan in Dubai are anticipated to last roughly 13 hours and 45 minutes. By the end of the month, it will then progressively rise to roughly 14 hours and 25 minutes.
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