UAE confirms the start of Ramadan from Tuesday

The first day of Ramadan will be observed on Tuesday, April 13, the UAE’s moon-sighting committee announced on Monday.

The announcement came after the crescent was sighted on Monday evening, official news agency WAM reported.

Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, is a time when Muslims across the world fast from sunrise to sunset.

نبارك لشعب الإمارات ولجميع الشعوب العربية والاسلامية قدوم شهر رمضان المبارك … شهر رحمة وخير وبركة بإذن الله .. ونسأل الله أن يديم عودته على البشرية وهي في أمن وأمان وسلامة وصحة وعافية ..

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) April 12, 2021

The UAE has already announced reduced working hours for public and private sector workers in the country during the holy month.

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Both Dubai and Abu Dhabi have outlined safety measures to be observed during Ramadan to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Authorities in country have advised against gatherings among families living in different homes during Ramadan and instead encouraged virtual meetings.

They have also stressed that inspections will be conducted to ensure strict adherence to precautionary guidelines during Ramadan, with violators facing stiff penalties.

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