The Presidential Court has announced that Thursday will complete the Holy Month of Ramadan, and Friday will be the first day of Eid Al-Fitr in the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement, the Presidential Court said that, based on the decision of the Moon-sighting Committee for Shawwal 1447 AH\u2014affiliated with the UAE Council for Fatwa\u2014which convened on Wednesday evening in Abu Dhabi, corresponding to 29th Ramadan 1447 AH (18th March 2026), and following a review of reports and moon-sighting results across the country, the Shawwal crescent was not sighted on this evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accordingly, Thursday, 19th March 2026, will be the final day of Ramadan, and Friday, 20th March 2026, will be the first day of Eid Al-Fitr in the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On this blessed occasion, the Presidential Court extended its highest congratulations and best wishes 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; Their Highnesses Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates; His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; the Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers; the people of the UAE; and the wider Arab and Islamic nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement concluded with prayers to Almighty Allah to return this occasion with continued blessings, prosperity and wellbeing for the UAE and the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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