Eid Al Fitr likely to fall on June 15

The end of Ramadan and the first day of Eid Al Fitr is less than a fortnight away, and predictions have already started as to when the Muslim festival will fall in the UAE.

Ebrahim Al Jarwan, General Supervisor at Sharjah Planetarium, said that according to astronomical calculations, Friday June 15 will be the first day of Eid Al Fitr and looking further down the calendar, Eid Al Adha will most likely fall on August 22. Ramadan this year is expected to last for 29 days. (Staff Report)