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UAE ramadan 2023: Holy month to begin on 23 March; moon-sighting committee confirms

The UAE moon-sighting committee confirmed that. the holy month will begin on 23 March. The crescent moon, which indicates the beginning of the month in the Islamic Hijri calendar — was not spotted on Tuesday (March 21) night.

Depending on when the moon is sighted, the length of an Islamic month is either 29 or 30 days. Since the moon was not visible yesterday, Sha’ban 30 will fall on Wednesday, March 22. So, March 23 is the first day of Ramadan.

This year’s holy month will have a duration of 29 days according to astronomical calculations. Residents will have a four-day weekend to celebrate Eid Al Fitr, which is likely to fall on Friday, April 21.

The UAE’s moon sighting committee met after the Maghrib (sunset) prayer, at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. The meeting was presided over by Justice Minister Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, and several senior officials were present.

No Covid rules during ramadan

This year’s Ramadan will be the first to be observed without any Covid-related restrictions in four years. In 2020, 2021, and 2022, there were some restrictions during the holy month, such as prohibitions on wearing masks while traveling, congregating, and entering mosques.

This year, there are no restrictions on residents hosting Iftar gatherings for friends and family (the meal eaten after sunset to end the Ramadan fast). Worshipers are not required to wear masks inside mosques or in any other public areas of the nation.

Reduced Working Hours In The UAE

Earlier, it was announced that private sector employees will work for reduced hours during Ramadan. Now, we can confirm the same. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced a reduction of working hours for all employees in the private sector in the UAE during the holy month of Ramadan.

Meanwhile, here’s everything you need to know about Ramadan.

As per the new rule, private sector employees will work for two hours lesser throughout the holy month of Ramadan.

During Ramadan, Federal government entities will work from 9am to 2.30pm from Monday to Thursday, and for three hours from 9am to 12pm on Fridays.

Those employed by federal institutions could anticipate to work from 9 am to 2. 30 pm on Monday through Thursday and from 9 am to 12 pm on Fridays during Ramadan, according to plans made for 2022.

Muslims will fast from sunrise till sunset in Dubai on the first day of Ramadan. They must start their fast at 5.03 am and finish it at 6.31 pm.

The moon-sighting committee will determine the precise dates of Eid Al Fitr closer to the time, but Ramadan is anticipated to end on April 21, 2023.

In the UAE, iftars, suhoors, and Ramadan tents are held throughout the city to commemorate the Holy Month.

In the UAE, a four-day weekend will be observed in remembrance of Eid al Fitr this year. It is well known that Muslims in Dubai will observe a 12-hour fast on the first day of Ramadan. For this, they must start their fast at 5:03 AM and finish it at 6:31 PM. Even though Ramadan is anticipated to complete on April 21st, 2023, the moon sighting committee will subsequently determine the precise dates for Eid al-Fitr.

Additionally, the UAE will have a four-day long weekend to commemorate Eid al-Fitr this year.

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