Eid al-Fitr to be on Sunday in the UAE
ABU DHABI 22 May 2020: Sunday, the 24th of May, will be the first day of Shawwal 1441 H, marking the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, announced the Moon-sighting Committee in a statement issued after its […]
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Live Eid Takbeer broadcast in all Dubai mosques
DUBAI 23 May 2020: The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD), has announced that Eid Takbeer will be broadcast through various mosques in Dubai on the morning of Eid al-Fitr. The broadcast […]
Series of live AD online concerts during Eid al-Fitr
ABU DHABI 23 May 2020: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced the launch of a series of live concerts to be hosted across its online platforms during […]
Fatwa Centre on how to perform Eid prayer at home
ABU DHABI 22 May 2020: Normally performed at mosques and Mussalas, but this year, and due to the current exceptional circumstances created by the spread of Covid-19, Eid Al Fitr prayer will be performed at […]
UAE moon-sighting panel to meet Friday evening
ABU DHABI 21 May 2020: Sultan bin Saeed Al Badi Al Dhaheri, Minister of Justice, has issued a decision setting up a moon-sighting committee to detect the beginning of the month of Shawwal, which will […]
Sharjah Human Resources announces Eid holidays
SHARJAH 14 May 2020: The Sharjah Directorate of Human Resources (SDHR), on Wednesday announced that government departments, bodies and institutions in the emirate will start the Eid al-Fitr holiday from 29th Ramadan 1441 until Shawwal […]
Lady beggar milks $50,000 from UAE victims via Facebook
DUBAI 10 June 2019: A foreign woman managed to earn US$50,000 (Dh183,500) in just 17 days during Ramadan by begging through Facebook, according to Dubai Police. Dubai Police arrested 128 beggars and confiscated Dh38,000 in […]
See pictures of Eid Al Fitr celebrations in UAE
DUBAI 6 June 2019: Residents and visitors from across the city came together to celebrate the first day of the joyous Eid Al Fitr holiday. From spectacular fireworks displays at Al Seef and the beachfront […]
Crescent moon sighted, Eid started Tuesday in UAE
ABU DHABI 3 June 2019: It is Eid Al Fitr tomorrow (June 4th) as the crescent has been sighted, said Dubai Goverment Media Office. “UAE announces Tuesday as the first day of Eid Al Fitr,” […]
Where Rulers offered Eid prayers and received guests
Mohammed bin Rashid to perform Eid prayer at Zabeel Mosque DUBAI 3 June 2019: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will offer […]