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Khaleej Times
a day ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Likely dates for Hijri New Year, next Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr, Eid Al Adha revealed
As residents come back from the Eid Al Adha long weekend, many are already looking forward to upcoming holidays in 2026, while reminiscing the long weekends that flew by this year. Faithful across the country, like always, await the dates of major religious events that are set to take place during the next year. The UAE's Astronomy Centre on Monday revealed likely dates for major Islamic events in 2026, corresponding to 1447 AH in the Islamic calendar. Months in the Hijri calendar last 29 to 30 days and are determined on the basis of the Moon sighting. The UAE's Moon sighting committee gathers to sight the Moon at the end of every month, and urges residents to do the same on important occasions. Important to note is that the newly released dates are based on astronomical calculations. These may differ from official holiday dates and should merely be considered as the most likely dates, the authority stated. From Muharram (that is, the first month of the Hijri calendar) to Eid Al Adha in 2026, here are the important ones to know: Muharram The Moon sighting for the month of Muharram is likely to take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, which corresponds to Dhul Hijjah 29, 1446 AH. This would mean that the start of the new Islamic year will likely commence on Thursday, June 26, 2025. As per the official UAE holidays calendar, residents can expect a public holiday on the occasion. Ramadan Residents of the UAE are in for a treat with Ramadan set to fall in the cooler month of February next year. The holy month, which is observed by Muslims across the globe, shifts 10 to 12 days behind every year. This year, Ramadan was on Saturday, March 1. The month of Ramadan, which lasts 29 or 30 days, is observed with the act of fasting from dawn to dusk, and highlights the qualities of abstinence and charity. For 2026, the crescent is likely to be sighted on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. This would mean that the holy month would begin on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in some parts of the world. Since the moon sighting differs in eastern and western regions of the world, countries located in the eastern region will sight the moon on Wednesday, February 18, and start fasting from Thursday, February 19, 2026. Eid Al Fitr The occasion of Eid Al Fitr is marked at the end of Ramadan, where faithful come together to celebrate the end of the fasting and charitable month. The Moon sighting to commence the month of Shawwal depends on whether Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days. It is expected to be on Thursday, March 19, 2026. This means that Eid Al Fitr could fall on Friday, March 20, 2026. This date will also differ depending on which part of the world you are in, with eastern regions usually sighting the moon a day later. Eid Al Adha The festival of Eid Al Adha, celebrated on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah — the last month of Hijri calendar — falls a day after the Day of Arafah (Dhul Hijjah 9), which is considered to be the most holy day in Islam. On Eid Al Adha, faithful come together to remember the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim and slaughter cattle and distribute it among the needy. The nine days leading up to the festival are also spent in remembrance of God and spirituality. On the ninth day, Muslims across the globe fast, except for those performing Hajj (the holy pilgrimage). This journey is usually observed between the 8th and 12th or 13th of Dhul Hijjah. In 2026, the crescent marking the start of Dhul Hijjah is expected to be spotted on Saturday, May 16, which means the first day of Dhul Hijjah will begin on Sunday, May 17. This will similarly differ in the eastern region, where the Moon will be spotted a day later on Sunday, May 17, and Dhul Hijjah will begin on Monday, May 18, 2026. This would mean that Eid Al Adha may fall on Tuesday, May 26, in the UAE and western parts of the world, while other parts of the globe will mark it on Wednesday, May 27.
Saba Yemen
2 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Bayda governor meets al-Qaisiyin tribal leaders, pledges development support
Bayda – Saba; Bayda governor Abdullah Idris on Sunday met with sheikhs and social figures from al-Qaisiyin sub-district in al-Sawma'ah district. Joined by province undersecretary Yahya al-Mansouri and military/security leaders, governor Idris conveyed Eid al-Adha congratulations from the highest revolutionary, political, and military leadership. He praised al-Qaisiyin tribe's historical role in confronting takfiri forces and mercenaries of aggression. Governor Idris affirmed the local authority's commitment to supporting the district with development, service, and road-paving projects in the upcoming 1447 AH plan, prioritizing needs in previously deprived areas. Al-Qaisiyin sheikhs expressed gratitude for the visit and affirmed their readiness to maintain security and confront "forces of aggression." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
19-05-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Starting workshop on executive mechanism for preparing plan for year 1447 AH
Ibb - Saba A training workshop on the executable mechanism for preparing the 1447 AH plan and updating development reports at the governorate and district levels was launched at the National Institute for Administrative Sciences in Ibb Governorate on Monday, May 19, 2025, with the participation of 105 planning officials from executive and local authorities. The workshop, which will last for two days, aims to enhance the participants' efficiency in preparing development plans according to directives and priorities, and to reinforce the role of local authorities in improving services and establishing the faith-based identity. During the opening, the governorate's deputy, Mohammed Al-Shubaibi, emphasized the importance of planning for achieving development, while Dr. Ali Al-Hakimi explained that the success of the administrative process depends on the quality of planning, especially during crises, pointing out Ibb Governorate's outstanding performance in last year's evaluations. For his part, the planning sector official, Kamal Al-Harithi, reviewed the main axes of the new plan, which include the faith-based identity, economy, education, services, health, and social care, calling for setting developmental priorities according to the actual needs of each district. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Workshop do develop Electricity Ministry's plan for new year
Sana'a - Saba: A two-day workshop began today in Sana'a to prepare a 1447 AH plan for projects, activities, and indicators at the Ministry of Electricity, Energy, and Water. The workshop, organized by the Ministry, will last for two days. The workshop aims to enable 40 male and female trainees from the Ministry's affiliated bodies and institutions, as well as local water and sanitation institutions in the capital and governorates, to familiarize themselves with the plan models and incorporate their comments and additions. This will then be adopted as a unified model for the Ministry and its affiliated bodies, resulting in a unified plan for 1447 AH. At the opening, Abdulsalam Al-Hakimi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Water Sector at the Ministry, highlighted the importance of the workshop in familiarizing planning officials at the Ministry and its affiliated bodies, agencies, and institutions with the key tasks involved in preparing the plan. He considered the workshop a practical translation of the directives of the Revolutionary Leadership, the Supreme Political Council, and the program of the Government of Change and Construction, within the framework of the objectives and regulations of the Ministry of Electricity, Energy, and Water, to move forward toward improving performance and advancing the electricity and water sectors. The Ministry's Assistant Undersecretary for Planning and Projects, Engineer Ahmed Al-Mutawakel, emphasized the importance of training specialists to prepare the 1447 AH plan, based on models prepared by the Planning Sector at the Prime Minister's Office. He emphasized the need for next year's plan to be realistic and in line with the current situation and actual needs, thus contributing to its implementation on the ground. He expressed hope that the 1447 AH plan would be the beginning of the comprehensive implementation of the Government of Change and Construction program across the Ministry's agencies. At the opening of the workshop, attended by the Head of the Ministry's Planning Unit and workshop coordinator, Wassama Al-Ariqi, the Ministry's Director of Water Sector Reform, Zaid Al-Kahlani, emphasized the importance of preparing the Ministry's plan in accordance with general guidelines, prepared models, and urgent priorities. He explained that the workshop aims to enable participants to familiarize themselves with models of plans and programs, based on a scientific, participatory vision based on reality and actual needs. He emphasized the need to strengthen the capacity of planning personnel to ensure the achievement of strategic planning objectives in designing projects and activities and addressing obstacles facing their implementation in a scientific and thoughtful manner. Al-Kahlani commended the efforts of the workshop coordinator in preparing and equipping the camp, as well as the role of the Ministry's Training and Rehabilitation Center, with its expertise and capabilities in qualifying and training the Ministry's employees, institutions, and bodies. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Training workshop for planning team in Dhale' begins
Dhale' - Saba: A training workshop for the planning team at the governorate center and districts began on Tuesday in Dhale' province . The workshop is organized by the province planning sector. The two-day workshop aims to provide 25 participants, including planning specialists from executive offices and district s, with knowledge about the directions and priorities of the 1447 AH plan and an explanation of the implementation mechanism for preparing the plan. It also provides training on procedural steps and the preparation of forms at the province and district levels in accordance with the implementation mechanism. At the opening ceremony, Acting Governor Abdullatif al Shagdari emphasized the importance of benefiting from the workshop and developing a clear vision for the tasks that must be undertaken when implementing the governorate's development plans. He pointed out that planning represents the primary pillar of development work in any society, emphasizing the importance of raising the level of performance in various sectors and working on continuous rehabilitation to improve and enhance the efficiency of institutional work. Al-Shagdari highlighted the local authority's commitment to implementing specialized training programs that meet the needs of various sectors in the governorate and contribute to the development of administrative, technical, and professional skills, in accordance with the latest practices and approved standards. He noted the leadership's commitment to advancing development projects that address citizen needs. He emphasized the need for the remaining executive offices to interact with the province's planning sector, provide data according to the forms prepared for each entity, and submit them as quickly as possible. Adham Sufyan, head of the province's planning sector, explained that the aim of the workshop is to provide participants with the necessary knowledge on the mechanism and methodology for preparing the timetable for updating development reports and the implementation mechanism for preparing the 1447 AH plan. He indicated that projects will be identified through a rapid participatory research methodology at the district and village levels in the model districts, based on a comprehensive field survey and the involvement of development partners and the local community. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
