Rabat – The United Arab Emirates has announced officially that Monday, May 2 will be the first day of Eid Al Fitr in the country.
The announcement comes after the moon sighting was carried out, and observers declared that the Shawwal crescent moon had not been sighted.
The UAE is expected to give a nine-day break to its government workers throughout the country for the celebration, while private sector employees are expecting a three to four day break.
This Eid is the first in two years that Muslims are expecting to resume normal celebrations and festivities again, after the COVID-19 pandemic had restricted them over the last two years.
In big cities like Abu Dhabi and Dubai, celebrations are expected to take center stage as the city’s public spaces with events such as see live shows, dance performances, and more.
Dubai’s luxury restaurants and commercial centers are expected to hold special celebrations as well.
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid by attending prayers in the morning, giving to charity, and buying new clothes.
Fasting in Eid Al Fitr is prohibited in Islam, and it is tradition to partake in big feasts throughout the day to celebrate the end of the compulsory fast.
Ramadan is the holiest month of the year for Muslims, and it sees them fasting from dawn to dusk every day of the month in what is considered a core pillar of the religion.
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