Weekend could stretch to 5 days for Eid Al Fitr in UAE
- 16 Apr 2022
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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
The UAE moon-sighting committee will convene to confirm the official starting date for Eid but according to the Emirates Astronomical Society (EAS) residents will most likely enjoy a 5-day weekend from April 30, to mark Eid Al Fitr, which will in all probability fall on May 2.
Ibrahim Al Jarwan, EAS' Board Chairman, said that the first day of Eid Al Fitr (which is also the first day of Shawwal) in the Islamic calendar is predicted to fall on Monday, May 2, 2022.
If Ramadan completes 30 days, the UAE residents will enjoy a five-day weekend – Saturday (April 30), Sunday (May 1), Monday (May 2 – Eid), Tuesday (May 3) and Wednesday (May 4).
