UAE Announces Moon-sighting for Ramadan 2025
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
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Tribune
7 days ago
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain ranks third in Arab world in 2025 UN Human Development report
Bahrain ranked third among Arab countries and 38th worldwide in the 2025 Human Development Report issued by the United Nations Development Programme, recording a Human Development Index (HDI) score of 0.899. The index measures performance in health, education and income. The United Arab Emirates topped the Arab list, taking 15th place globally with a score of 0.940. Saudi Arabia followed in 37th place with 0.900, placing just ahead of Bahrain. Qatar came fourth in the Arab world and 43rd worldwide with 0.886. Oman was fifth regionally and 50th globally on 0.858, while Kuwait placed sixth among Arab states and 52nd overall with 0.852. In North Africa, Algeria ranked 96th globally with a score of 0.763. Jordan and Egypt shared 100th place on 0.754. Lebanon was 102nd with 0.752, followed by Tunisia in 105th with 0.746. Libya ranked 110th on 0.721, Morocco 120th on 0.710, and Iraq 126th on 0.695. Palestine was last among Arab states, in 133rd place with 0.674. The HDI is calculated using life expectancy at birth, mean years of schooling and educational attainment, and gross national income per capita. Scores range from zero to one, with higher values indicating stronger development in those areas.
Daily Tribune
05-08-2025
- Daily Tribune
Bahraini Leader Wins Arab Women Excellence Award for Community Development
Dr. Maha Saleh Hussain Al Shehab, a former member of the Board of Trustees at the Bahrain Institute for Political Development, has been awarded the Arab Women Excellence Award 2025 in the field of community development. The honor, now in its fifth edition, was presented by the Arab Women Committee of the League of Arab States after Dr. Al Shehab was nominated by Bahrain's Supreme Council for Women and selected by the award's judging panel. The award celebrates Arab women who make a significant impact in their communities and encourages both government and private institutions to support female leadership. It highlights success stories, promotes women's empowerment, and inspires young women to innovate, excel, and contribute to their national economies. Presented annually by the League of Arab States, the award recognizes outstanding Arab women in diverse fields such as science, education, arts, literature, media, and sports. Winners are chosen through a comprehensive evaluation process that showcases the creativity, achievements, and leadership skills of women across the Arab world. Dr. Al Shehab's recognition reflects Bahrain's commitment to empowering women and supporting their active role in building society.
Gulf Insider
26-07-2025
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Admissions Open At Abdullah Bin Khalid College For Islamic Studies
Abdullah bin Khalid College for Islamic Studies has announced the opening of admissions for both male and female students interested in enrolling in the Bachelor's Program in Islamic Studies for the academic year 2025–2026. The application period will begin on Sunday, August 3, 2025, and continue until Thursday, August 7, 2025. Applicants must hold a high school certificate or an equivalent qualification with a cumulative GPA of no less than 70 percent. Graduates Eligibility is limited to graduates of the 2024–2025 academic year from the Religious Institute, the Ja'fari Religious Institute, or from public and private schools. Students who meet the admission requirements are invited to submit their applications via email to bh. Submissions must include the applicant's full name, personal identification number, and contact phone numbers. Documents Required documents include a copy of a valid passport and national ID card, ID card data extracted using a card reader, the graduation certificate and academic transcript, and two recent personal photographs. Applicants who graduated from private schools must also provide an equivalency certificate issued by the Private Schools Licensing and Supervision Directorate at the Ministry of Education. For further inquiries, applicants may contact the college at 17566955 or 17566953 between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. during the registration period.
