Islamic months final both 29 or 30 days, relying on the sighting of the crescent
The holy month of Ramadan is all set to start in slightly over three weeks. Authorities within the UAE have introduced shorter workplace hours and distant working choices for federal authorities staff.
In line with an astronomer, April 2 will mark the primary day of the holy month of Ramadan in 2022 within the UAE. That is as per astronomical calculation, and the precise date can be decided by the sighting of the crescent moon, on which the Islamic Hijri calendar is predicated.
Islamic months final both 29 or 30 days, relying on the sighting of the crescent. This yr, Ramadan is anticipated to final 30 days until Might 1.
Fasting hours will improve in the course of the course of the month, as they rely on dawn and sundown. Muslims start their quick from daybreak – earlier than the decision for Fajr (morning) prayer; and finish it when the decision for Maghrib (nightfall) prayer is given. Many Muslims start their quick about 10 minutes earlier than the Fajr prayer name and this time is known as Imsak.
If April 2 is, certainly, the primary day of the holy month, the decision for Fajr prayer can be given out at 4.51am. Iftar (time to finish the quick) is at 6.39pm. Which means that the fasting hours on day one in every of Ramadan is 13 hours and 48 minutes.
On Ramadan 30 (Might 1) the Fajr prayer name can be given out at 4.20am, whereas Iftar is at 6.53pm. Which means that by the point the month ends, the hours would have elevated to 14 hours and 33 minutes.
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The timings given above are primarily based on data obtainable on the web sites of the UAE’s Basic Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments; and Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Actions Division.
You’ll find the prayer timings in the course of the holy month right here
As per astronomical calculations, Might 2 is prone to be the primary day of the Islamic competition of Eid Al Fitr. Residents are prone to get a five-day break for the competition.