UAE to celebrate Eid on Friday as Shawwal moon sighted

The crescent has been observed near Al Ain, says official statement

News Desk June 14, 2018
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the sighting of moon marking the beginning of Shawwal with Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated in the country on Friday.

The crescent of Shawwal moon has been observed in Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain, said the International Astronomy Centre on Thursday, Khaleej Times reported.

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Pakistani community and others in the country will observe the Eid holidays until June 17.

Earlier, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) foretold the chances of moon sighting to be 'fewer' today since the age of the moon is 19 hours. Eid-ul-Fitr will now be celebrated on Saturday across the country.
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Nadeem | 6 years ago | Reply I wonder how they have witnessed the moon at this time as they are behind Pakistan by one hour and we have just broken our fast.
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