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UAE Sets Eid Al Adha Holiday Window Ahead of May 17 Moon-Sighting

Residents can plan around posted holiday windows, pending the crescent check that will set the final calendar.

Eid al-Fitr Likely on March 20 in India, March 21 in Pakistan, Pending Moon Sighting

Astronomers Indicate Feb. 19 Start for Ramadan, With Official Rulings to Follow Feb. 18 Sighting

PMD Forecasts Ramadan Crescent Likely on Feb. 18, First Fast on Feb. 19

Astronomers Point to February 19 as Likely Start of Ramadan, With Official Decisions Still to Come

Pakistan Sets Shaban for Jan. 21 as UAE Begins a Day Earlier

Pakistan Declares Dec. 22 as First of Rajab After Nationwide Crescent Sighting

Muslims Worldwide Prepare for Eid al-Adha 2025 with Crescent Moon Observations