Muslim countries base official confirmation of Eid on moon sighting committees This year’s calendar could offer a more generous break, depending on the moon sighting Gulf News archives Dubai ...

Supplied Abu Dhabi: The Eid al-Fitr holidays in the UAE could last either four or five days, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. Based on astronomical calculations, the first day of ...

Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Since the partial solar eclipse will occur long before sunset, and the Eid crescent Moon can only be observed after sunset, the solar eclipse will not interfere ...

The moon is turning red in the night sky this morning in an event known as a blood moon. The phenomenon only happens a handful of times a year, and this is your next chance to spot one in the UK.

The UAE government has confirmed that we will have at least three official days off for Eid Al Fitr with an additional day if Ramadan is a 30-day month. Many public holidays in the UAE are decided by ...

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under ...

But with a partial solar eclipse occurring on March 29—coinciding with the sighting of the Eid crescent—many are wondering if it could affect the process. The UAE’s Moon-sighting committee will be ...

Lunar eclipses happen when Earth aligns between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon's surface. These eclipses can only occur during a full moon, making them a fascinating target for ...

Expect fresh oysters, grilled saddle of lamb and a warm butter cake dessert that you absolutely *have* to try ... Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, kira-restaurant.com (800 323 232). Inspired by the moon, LITT ...

The Moon is one of nature's wonders, but to photograph it successfully you first have to understand it. Although astrophotographers specializing in the Moon usually photograph it through a powerful ...