It has been confirmed that Monday, May 6 will be the first day of Ramadan in the UAE.
An official moon-sighting committee met in Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening after Maghrib prayers to determine the start of the Holy Month.
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar (Hijri) when Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset.
The month will end (usually 29 or 30 days) when the next crescent moon is sighted, also marking the start of Eid Al Fitr.
UAE air defences respond to missile threats, Thursday morning
The United Arab Emirates air defences were responding to fresh threats of missiles and drones on Thursday morning, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence.
UAE says Iranian attack on energy infrastructure 'dangerous escalation'
The UAE strongly condemned the Iranian attack targeting the Habshan gas facility and the Bab field in Abu Dhabi, which was successfully intercepted by air defences with no injuries reported.
UAE discuss Iran attacks with regional neighbours in ministerial meeting
The United Arab Emirates were present at a ministerial meeting with regional neighbours on Wednesday in Riyadh regarding the Iranian attacks.
UAE refutes false claims on investor money controls
The UAE has denied reports circulating on some social media platforms claiming it is restricting the movement of capital or limiting foreign investors’ ability to transfer or manage their funds.
The United Arab Emirates air defences were responding to fresh threats of missiles and drones on Thursday morning, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence.
The UAE strongly condemned the Iranian attack targeting the Habshan gas facility and the Bab field in Abu Dhabi, which was successfully intercepted by air defences with no injuries reported.
The United Arab Emirates were present at a ministerial meeting with regional neighbours on Wednesday in Riyadh regarding the Iranian attacks.
