UAE moon-sighting committee to convene on Monday to indicate start of Ramadan

Shariah courts nationwide will follow up and inform the committee of any sightings

Staff Writer, WAM (Emirates News Agency)

April 11, 2021

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ABU DHABI: The UAE moon-sighting committee will meet virtually on Monday, April 12, after the Maghreb prayer under the chairmanship of Sultan bin Saeed Al Badi Al Dhaheri, Minister of Justice to indicate the start of the holy month of Ramadan.

The Shariah courts nationwide will follow up and inform the committee of any sightings, while the Lunar Calendar Committee at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department will continue collecting evidence and informing the Moon-Sighting Committee with the findings.