UAE Announces Moon-sighting for Ramadan 2025
The UAE has called on people in the country to look out for and report sightings of the Ramadan crescent moon on Friday.
The UAE Council for Fatwa has called on all members of the community, both citizens and residents, to watch for the crescent moon of Ramadan 1446 AH on the evening of Friday, 29 Sha'ban 1446 AH, corresponding to February 28, 2025.
The Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighting Committee, formed under the Council for Fatwa and responsible for moon sighting in the United Arab Emirates, invites anyone who spots the crescent moon to report their sighting by calling 027774647 or via this link.
The Council prays that the blessed month of Ramadan brings goodness, prosperity, and blessings to the Arab and Islamic nations and the world at large.
Also read: UAE Announces Remote Learning at Public Schools on Fridays During Ramadan 2025
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