Islamic New Year Announcement In Uae
However, a special moon-sighting committee in the UAE will gather to assess whether they can see a new moon, to officially announce the start of the Islamic New Year. This will take place closer
The Sharjah Center for Astronomy and Space Science has announced the expected date of the beginning of the Islamic new year. According to the SCASS, astronomically, August 20, 2020 will be the beginning of Muharram - the first day of the 1442 Hijri New Year. According to a post on the Sharjah News The UAE Federal Authority For Government Human Resources on Friday announced that Saturday, August 31, will be Muharram 1, 1441, the first day of the Hijri New Year. UAE announces Islamic New Year date. ''In light of the announcement of the relevant authorities in the government that Saturday is the first day of Muharram 1441 H, the Hijri new year's
Other public holidays in the UAE in 2020 include Islamic New Year, which will be celebrated with a public holiday on Sunday August 23, giving many a three-day weekend. Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) Birthday will be celebrated with a public holiday on Thursday October 29, while Commemoration Day is marked on December 1, which in 2020 falls on a Tuesday. Dubai: UAE residents can gear up for a long weekend as the first of Muharram or Islamic New Year holiday is likely to fall on September 1, according to Islamic calendar and astronomers. islamic new year announcement in uae
