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TAG 91.1
5 days ago
- Science
- TAG 91.1
UAE moon sighting committee to meet today
The UAE moon-sighting committee will meet on Tuesday, May 27 (Dhul-Qa'dah 29 1446 AH), at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi to observe the crescent of Dhul-Hijjah. The crescent marks the start of Eid Al Adah. The meeting will be chaired by Shaykh Abdullah bin Al Shaykh Al-Mahfouz bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Council for Fatwa, along with participation from leading scholars and experts in astronomy. The committee will review scientific data and detailed reports from relevant agencies regarding the astronomical calculations for the crescent sighting. Observations will be assessed after sunset on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the UAE Council for Fatwa has called on specialists, experts, and the public to observe the crescent of Dhul-Hijjah after sunset on Tuesday.
What's On
5 days ago
- General
- What's On
UAE calls on public to sight moon today for Eid Al Adha 2025
Keep an eye out… Eid Al Adha 2025 is nearly here and the UAE Council for Fatwa has called for members of the public to sight the crescent moon of Dhu Al Hijjah this evening, Tuesday, May 27 to determine the start of a holy month in the Islamic calendar. The Crescent Sighting Committee will be out in full force to sight the moon and they have also has invited specialists, astronomers, and community members to observe the sky after sunset on the 29th of Dhul Qadah, which is May 27. Those who spot the moon are encouraged to report their findings by calling 027774647 or through the online form. In previous moon sightings, the UAE has used drones to assist in sighting the moon for Eid and it's likely to be the same for Eid Al Adha 2025. Some countries have already confirmed dates of Eid Al Adha holidays and some even have up to five days. What happens when Eid Al Adha 2025 falls on the weekend? For those of us who enjoy a two-day weekend, if Eid Al Adha does fall from a Thursday to Sunday, we are technically losing out on two holiday dates. So, the question is… Do we get an extra day (or days) off? Is any adjustment made? To rip the bandaid off, the answer is… no. According to the UAE Cabinet, 'public holidays that fall on weekends will not be moved or carried forward to a weekday.' So, it looks like we will only get four days off during Eid Al Adha if it does fall from June 5 to 8, 2025. Image: Archive > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Time Out Dubai
5 days ago
- General
- Time Out Dubai
UAE calls for moon sighting ahead of Eid Al Adha on Tuesday May 27
The United Arab Emirates has called for moon sightings ahead of the start of Eid Al Adha. The UAE Council for Fatwa called on the population of Dubai and the other emirates to watch out for the crescent moon of Dhu Al Hijjah on the evening of Tuesday May 27. Moon sightings signify the start of Eid Al Adha and, once it has been spotted by the moon sighting committee, the 12th and final month of the Hijri calendar can officially begin. The UAE Council for Fatwa is responsible for the UAE Moon Sighting Committee, which helps determine when public holidays tied to the lunar calendar begin. The Moon Sighting Committee has confirmed that it will meet on the evening of Tuesday May 27 to determine the start date of Dhu Al Hijjah. During the meeting at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, the committee will review scientific data, precise reports from relevant agencies and institutions regarding astronomical calculations for the birth of the crescent, the occurrence of conjunction, and the feasibility of sighting the moon. This includes analysing the results from various national observatories equipped with the latest advanced technologies and smart instruments after sunset on Tuesday. A statement from the UAE Council for Fatwa has encouraged the public to sight the crescent too on Tuesday evening. The statement said: 'The UAE Council for Fatwa has urged specialists, experts, traditional moon-sighters, and members of the public — both citizens and residents — to observe the crescent of the month of Dhu Al Hijjah 1446 AH after sunset on Tuesday, 29 Dhu Al Qadah, corresponding to May 27 2025.' Eid Al Adha 2025: What happens if the Dhu Al Hijjah crescent is seen If the crescent is spotted in the evening, it will then lead to the start of the next Hijri month the following day. The Islamic calendar is based on the cycles of the moon, unlike the Gregorian calendar, which is based on the sun. You might also like: The best places to spot the moon crescent in Dubai The latest predictions indicated that the current Hijri month, Dhu Al Qadah, will be a 29-day month in the UAE and that Dhu Al Hijjah will begin on Wednesday May 28. As a result, Arafat Day will begin the UAE public holiday on Thursday June 5 before Eid Al Adha begins on Friday June 6. The holiday would then continue onto Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8. This would give us a four-day long weekend. But if Dhu Al Qadah is a 30-day month, then that would mean the public holiday dates move by one day on the calendar. Arafat Day would instead begin on Friday June 5 before Eid Al Adha gets underway on Saturday June 6. The holiday would then continue onto Sunday June 8 and Monday June 9, which would also give us a four-day long weekend. Each month in the Islamic calendar is either 29 or 30 days and can change every year. If a month is 30 days long, it's because the crescent moon has not been sighted on the 28th day of the month. Reasons the crescent couldn't be sighted include moon sighting not being possible due to heavy cloud formations obscuring the view. The call to spot the Dhu Al Hijjah crescent comes after Saudi Arabia issued a similar call to residents. Looking for things to do in Dubai? New Dubai restaurants you need to try in 2025 New year, new restaurants to check out 50 free things to do in Dubai Feeling the pinch? Enter free things to do Here's how to eat at 10 expensive Dubai restaurants for less Early bird dinners, lunch specials and more
Sharjah 24
5 days ago
- Science
- Sharjah 24
Dhul-Hijjah Moon Sighting Committee to convene tomorrow at SZGM
Chaired by Shaykh Abdullah bin Bayyah The meeting will be chaired by scholar Shaykh Abdullah bin Al Shaykh Al-Mahfouz bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Council for Fatwa. He will be joined by Dr Omar Habtoor Al-Darei, Vice Chairman of the Council, and members who are specialists in Islamic jurisprudence, legal studies, and astronomy. Review of astronomical data and moon sighting feasibility The committee will examine scientific data and detailed reports from specialised agencies regarding astronomical calculations, including the timing of the moon's birth, conjunction, and sighting feasibility. These analyses will draw from observations made by national observatories using the latest advanced technologies and instruments after sunset on Tuesday. Public encouraged to participate in moon sighting The UAE Council for Fatwa has invited experts, traditional moon-sighters, and the public—both citizens and residents—to participate in observing the crescent of Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH after sunset on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Al Etihad
5 days ago
- Science
- Al Etihad
Dhul-Hijjah moon sighting committee to convene tomorrow at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
26 May 2025 22:25 ABU DHABI (WAM)The UAE Council for Fatwa will hold its meeting for Dhul-Hijjah moon sighting for the year 1446 on the evening of Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - corresponding to 29 Dhul-Qa'dah,1446 AH - at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu meeting is held in line with the committee's national duties and meeting will be chaired by scholar Shaykh Abdullah bin Al Shaykh Al-Mahfouz bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Council for Fatwa, with the attendance of Dr. Omar Habtoor Al-Darei, Vice Chairman of the Council, along with members who are experts in the fields of Islamic jurisprudence, legal studies, and the meeting, the committee will review scientific data and precise reports from relevant agencies and institutions regarding astronomical calculations for the birth of the crescent, the occurrence of conjunction, and the feasibility of sighting the moon. This includes analysing the results from various national observatories, equipped with the latest advanced technologies and smart instruments, after sunset on Tuesday. In the meantime, the UAE Council for Fatwa has urged specialists, experts, traditional moon-sighters, and members of the public—both citizens and residents—to look for the crescent of the month of Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH after sunset on Tuesday, 29 Dhul-Qa'dah, corresponding to May 27, 2025.
