Ramadan moon-sighting committee formed

Abu Dhabi - All Shariah Courts nationwide are called on to sight the crescent moon and inform the committee.

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By Wam

Published: Fri 3 Jun 2016, 5:38 PM

Last updated: Fri 3 Jun 2016, 6:28 PM

Sultan bin Saeed Al Badi, Minister of Justice, has issued a decision, setting up the moon-sighting committee for the Holy Month of Ramadan for the Hijri year 1436. 
The committee will meet after the Maghrib prayer on the 29th of Shaaban or June 5 at the Judiciary Department in Abu Dhabi. 
The committee, chaired by Al Badi, comprises of Mohammed bin Hamad Al Badi, undersecretary of the ministry; Yousof Saeed Al Abri, undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department; and a number of other senior officials. 
The decision called on all Shariah courts in the country to look out for the moon and inform the committee. 
reporters@khaleejtimes.com

Wam

Published: Fri 3 Jun 2016, 5:38 PM

Last updated: Fri 3 Jun 2016, 6:28 PM

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