The committee accountable for moon sighting within the United Arab Emirates has introduced that tomorrow, Saturday, March 1, 2025, would be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.
Throughout its assembly on Friday, the committee confirmed that after cautious statement and consideration of all official verification strategies, in addition to consultations with neighboring international locations, the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon was confirmed. Accordingly, Saturday, March 1, 2025, marks the start of Ramadan.
On this blessed event, the committee prolonged its heartfelt congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, wishing him continued good well being and well-being. It additionally conveyed its finest needs to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, together with Their Highnesses, the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, Crown Princes, and the folks of the UAE. The committee additionally prolonged its greetings to all Muslims worldwide.
The moon-sighting committee held its assembly on the historic Al Hosn web site in Abu Dhabi, beneath the chairmanship of His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, President of the UAE Council for Sharia Fatwa, together with His Excellency Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Vice President of the Council, and a panel comprising representatives from the council, the Ministry of Justice, and knowledgeable astronomers.
This 12 months’s moon sighting course of was performed in collaboration with nationwide establishments and specialised observatories throughout the nation.
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