Crescent moon sighting signals end of Ramadan in UAE, Eid-ul-Fitr expected Friday
Tamim Al Tamimi, a member of the Emirates Astronomical Society, captured the crescent around 6am above the UAE skyline on the 28th day of Ramadan (1447 AH)
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The crescent moon marking the conclusion of Ramadan was sighted over the United Arab Emirates early this morning (17 March).
Tamim Al Tamimi, a member of the Emirates Astronomical Society, captured the crescent around 6am above the UAE skyline on the 28th day of Ramadan (1447 AH), reports UNB, citing Gulf News.
Astronomical calculations indicate that Ramadan will complete a full 30 days this year, with Eid-ul- Fitr likely to be observed on Friday (20 March), signalling the start of the month of Shawwal.
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Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society, noted that the moon is not expected to be visible tomorrow (18 March), making it unlikely that the new lunar month will commence the following day.
