UAE announces first day of Ramadan after moon sighting

Dubai - Saudi Arabia also spots Ramadan 1440 moon.

By Web Report

Published: Sun 5 May 2019, 6:48 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 May 2019, 8:48 PM

UAE has officially confirmed that Ramadan 1440 will begin on Monday (May 6) - after the Ramadan crescent was sighted in UAE on Sunday morning.
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Dubai Media Office confirmed on Sunday evening that May 6 (Monday) will be the first day of Ramadan.

.@DXBMediaOffice, @DubaiPressClub & @Brand_Dubai would like to congratulate you on the advent of the holy month of #Ramadan. pic.twitter.com/IRQHS0nhdW
- Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 5, 2019

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- Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 5, 2019

According to a picture tweeted earlier by the local astronomy centre, the crescent was spotted in 'difficult' conditions using sophisticated imaging technology - from Al Ain's Jebel Hafeet.

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However, an official confirmation for the beginning of Ramadan 2019 (1440) was awaited by the moon-sighting committee, which will convene today after sunset.

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- ???? ????? ?????? (@AstronomyCenter) May 5, 2019

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