According to the astronomer at Sharjah Center for astronomy and Space Science, Ramadan may come on Monday, May 6th, 2019.
According to the Gulf Business daily, astronomer Ibrahim AL Jarwan told the media that the crescent will be formed at 2:46 a.m. Emirates time on Sunday, May 5th, 2019, but will not be observed after sunset.
“According to astronomical observational standards, the new moon of Ramadan may be seen on Monday, May 6th, 2019.” Al Jarwan also predicts that Shawaal, which marks Eid ad-fitr, will begin on Monday, June 3rd, 2019.
This will be the shortest fasting time for the UAE residents in four years, with fewer than 15 hours for the first time. Throughout the Holy month, daytime lasts from 13 hours to 10 minutes to 13 hours and 40 minutes.
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What is Ramadan Kareem?
Ramadan is the September of the Islamic calendar. It is a time when Muslims around the world forbid eating, drinking or smoking between sunrise and sunset.
It lasts about a month. During Ramadan, the mosque conducts extra prayers, reciting one-third of the Koran every night. Bu the end of Ramadan, many people have finished reading the whole book.
Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam and the foundation of Islam. These pillars are the structures that support the lives of Muslims everywhere, and Ramadan is also considered the most sacred moment in the Islamic calendar.
Should we not eat or drink during Ramadan?
The most common impression of Ramadan is that “Ramadan can’t be eaten and drunk”. Unknown friends often misunderstand it and cause tension. First of all, “Ramadan can not eat and drink” is not entirely correct. For non-Muslims, the correct understanding is that ”during Ramadan, it is not allowed to eat in public before Ramadan”. The time of fasting varies slightly from 6 to 7 p.m. every day. Devoted Muslims will really do not eat anything and drink water before Ramadan, and Ramadan does not require non-Muslims to fast, and not eating in public is a respect for local customs.
Although the general violation of Ramadan rules does not constitute a crime, if seen by the police, it is likely to be fined and warned, and may also be accused and obstructed by Muslims. Or please respect the local religious customs.