Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The UAE's Ramadan Crescent Sighting Committee announced on Thursday, February 27, that it will hold its meeting at the The UAE Council for Fatwa called on the entire population of Dubai and the other emirates to watch out for the crescent moon of Ramadan on the evening of Friday February 28. Moon sightings signify the start of Ramadan and, once it has been spotted by the moon sighting committee, the ninth month of the Hijri calendar can officially begin. Ramadan 2025 is just around the corner, and as the city prepares for the Holy Month, there are plenty of important updates to keep in mind. From the official moon sighting and adjusted work hours to Dubai Metro schedules, paid parking timings, school distance learning updates, and where to witness the iconic Ramadan cannon—use this as your guide to stay informed on all the latest updates. The UAE has urged all Muslims in the Kingdom to observe the crescent moon for Ramadan on the evening of Friday, February 28, as announced by the Emirates Fatwa Council on Wednesday. This date aligns with the 29th of Shaban in the Umm Al Qura calendar, a system used by the country to determine Islamic dates and months. UAE prisoners released before Ramadan 2025. The initiative reflects the UAE President’s commitment to offering inmates a fresh start, alleviating the hardships faced by their families, and fostering stability within their households and the local community. It also aims to bring joy to their loved ones during this blessed occasion. The Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighting Committee, formed under the UAE Council for Fatwa and responsible for moon sighting in the UAE, invites anyone who spots the crescent moon to report their With Ramadan 2025 fast approaching, Muslims across the UAE are gearing up for a month of devotion and self-reflection. And as the holy month nears, daily routines begin to change - work and Muslims throughout the United Arab Emirates will be gearing up to sight the crescent of the holy month of Ramadan on Friday evening of February 28, 2025, which corresponds to 29 Sha'ban 1446 AH in uae Ramadan 2025: Holy month set to begin on March 1, Abu Dhabi astronomy centre predicts Crescent moon marking start of the holy month is expected to be visible on February 28 Check out the Ramadan Prayer Time Table 2025. Ramadan brings changes to daily routines across various sectors, including office schedules, school timings, Salik peak-hour toll charges, and The operating hours of the Dubai Metro, paid-parking metres, buses and more during Ramadan 2025 have been revealed. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the operating hours for all its services during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The revised timings apply to Customer Happiness In line with the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and as part of a commitment to strengthening family bonds during the Holy Month of Ramadan, private school students in the emirate will have the option of remote learning on Fridays throughout Ramadan. Know Ramadan 2025 dates for Saudi Arabia, India, UAE, Pakistan, and other countries worldwide. Discover the official start and end dates of the holy month dedicated to fasting, prayer, and For all the latest business news from the UAE and Gulf countries, follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, which is updated daily. Tagged: Dubai , Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) , Ramadan , Ramadan 2025 , UAE Saudi Arabia calls on Muslims to sight Ramadan 2025 crescent on Friday evening. Similarly, on Wednesday, Saudi Arabia called on all Muslims in the country to look out for the Ramadan 2025 crescent on Friday, February 28, evening. Friday will be Sha’ban 29 in the Umm al-Qura calendar. Islamic months in the Hijri calendar range between 29 and Following the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) approved a flexible working hours and remote work policy for Dubai government employees during the Holy Month of Ramadan 1446 Hijri (2025). UAE astronomer Dr Ibrahim Al Jarwan, the chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society explained that Ramadan 2025 will start on Saturday, 1 March 2025. Al Jarwan said that the crescent marking the beginning of the fast and prayer of Ramadan will be ‘born’ on the Friday 28th Feb 2025. Countdown to Ramadan Charity (Zakat & Sadaqah): Helping the poor is an important part of Ramadan. Quran Recitation: Many Muslims aim to finish reading the Quran during Ramadan. As the moon sighting day gets closer, Muslims in India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and other places are excited to welcome Ramadan 2025, a month of faith, self-discipline, and kindness. Read- Ramadan 2025: UAE announces working hours for private sector The Ministry clarified that the initiative, set to begin on the first Friday of Ramadan, applies to all students, with the
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