The predicted dates for the holy month of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr have been announced.
As per Gulf News, Ibrahim Al-Jarwan, who is a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, has estimated when the crescent moon will appear to mark the beginning of Ramadan.
The holy month is predicted to start around April 2, 2022, which would then mean Eid Al Fitr would begin around May 2, 2022.
However, these dates are only predictions at present and the firm dates will be announced closer to the time.
When Eid begins and depending on which day the moon is sighted, UAE citizens and residents could enjoy up to a five-day break.
Public holidays 2022
Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha
A couple of months after Eid Al Fitr, there could be another long weekend on the cards for UAE residents. Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha will fall on 9-12 of Dhu Al-Hijjah, which is expected to be between Friday, July 8 and Tuesday, July 12.
Islamic New Year
A couple of weeks later it’s the Hijri New Year. Falling on Muharram 1, it’s projected to fall around July 30, 2022.
The Prophet’s Birthday
The Prophet Mohammed’s birthday will fall on the 12 of the Hijri month of Rabi Al Awwal, which is predicted to be around October 8, 2022.
Commemoration Day and National Day
To close out 2022, those in the UAE will have another break to look forward to with Commemoration Day, December 1, and National Day, December 2.
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