Saturday Marks the First Day of Ramadan in the UAE

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The Presidential Court has officially announced that the holy month of Ramadan will begin in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

This decision was made after the Moon Sighting Committee, under the UAE Council for Fatwa, confirmed that the crescent moon of Ramadan was sighted. The committee met in Abu Dhabi on Friday evening, February 28, 2025 (corresponding to 29th Sha’ban 1446 AH), to observe the moon. Based on their findings, it was decided that Saturday would mark the beginning of the fasting month.

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On this sacred occasion, the Presidential Court extended warm greetings and best wishes to the country’s leadership. Special congratulations were sent to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and Their Highnesses, the Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates. Well wishes were also given to His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, along with the Crown Princes, Deputy Rulers, and the people of the UAE.

The statement also extended heartfelt greetings to the entire Muslim community worldwide, praying for a month filled with blessings, peace, and prosperity. It expressed hopes that Ramadan would bring joy and goodness to the nation and all its people.

"May Allah bless our beloved country with continued prosperity and happiness. All praise be to Allah, the Lord of all worlds," the statement concluded.