According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, the chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society, Ramadan’s full moon will occur on Thursday, April 20 at 8:36 am local time, and the crescent of the moon of Shawwal will be born on the same day at 8:13 am and will set 22 minutes after sunset. Al Jarwan confirmed that the first day of Shawwal and the Eid Al Fitr holiday will astronomically start on Friday, April 21. If the government confirms these dates, UAE residents can enjoy a four-day weekend from Thursday, April 20 to Sunday, April 23, assuming they have a typical Saturday and Sunday weekend.
Actual dates are subject to change, and they will be announced after the crescent Moon is sighted, although astronomical calculations can determine the beginning and end of lunar months. The UAE Cabinet published the public holiday calendar for both public and private sectors in November 2022, including the dates for the upcoming public holidays, such as Arafah Day, Eid Al Adha, the Islamic New Year, Prophet Mohammed’s birthday, and the UAE National Day holiday.