The public in the UAE has been invited to take part in the Shawwal crescent moon sighting.
ABU DHABI: The UAE Council for Fatwa has called on the public to observe the crescent moon signaling the start of Shawwal 1447 AH on Wednesday evening, 18 March, which marks the 29th day of Ramadan.
The Council invited members of the public to take part in the moon sighting and share their observations via its dedicated online platform or contact number, in line with its role of overseeing crescent sighting and declaring the start of lunar months in the UAE.
It emphasized that moon sighting is an important religious practice, marking the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid Al Fitr, and highlights community cooperation in upholding Islamic traditions.
Accordingly, the Shawwal Moon-Sighting Committee will meet on Wednesday evening in Abu Dhabi, chaired by Sheikh Abdullah bin Sheikh Al Mahfouz bin Bayyah, Chairman of the Council, with Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Vice Chairman, also in attendance.
The committee will convene after the Maghrib prayer to review reports from observation teams, accredited observatories, and public submissions, in accordance with approved Sharia and scientific guidelines.
The Council confirmed that the official announcement will be issued through authorised channels once the committee completes its deliberations.
