Ramadan likely to last 30 days this year

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Ramadan, holy month, Islamic calendar, Eid Al Fitr, 30 days

Dubai - Dates of Ramadan in 2021 and 2022 also revealed.

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Published: Fri 8 May 2020, 1:51 PM

Last updated: Sat 9 May 2020, 11:16 AM

The holy month of Ramadan is expected to be a 30-day month this year, said Ibrahim Al Jarwan, member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences.

According to Arabic daily Emarat Al Youm, he said that Sunday, May 24, will mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawwal.

Additionally, he said that the crescent of Shawwal will occur on Friday, May 22, at 9.39pm, after sunset, and will be visible on Sunday, May 24, the beginning of Shawal, which makes Ramadan a 30-day month this year.

He added that the next Ramadan is expected to start on April 13, 2021, and the one after that on April 2, 2022.


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