Filed on June 25, 2017 | Last updated on June 25, 2017 at 06.32 am

Eid Mubarak: First day of Shawwal will be on Sunday, June 25

The moon-sighting committee in UAE has announced that tomorrow, Sunday (June 25), will be the first day of the month of Shawwal and the first day of Eid Al Fitr.

The committee, headed by Sultan bin Saeed Al Badi, Minister of Justice, said that after a number of legitimate measures, as well as several contacts with neighbouring countries, it was established that Sunday is the first day of Shawwal, marking the first day of Eid Al Fitr in the UAE.

Al Badi and the committee members extended greetings to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, their Highnesses Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates and Crown Princes, as well as the people of UAE and Muslims.

Eid Mubarak... UAE announces tomorrow 25 June 2017 as the first day of Eid Al-Fitr - Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 24, 2017

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The announcement came shortly after Saudi Arabia announced the sighting of the Shawwal moon in the Kingdom.

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The committee was chaired by the Minister of Justice, included Mohammed bin Hamad Al Badi, President of the UAE Federal Supreme Court, along with a number of officials.

The decision had called on all Sharia courts across the country to look out for the crescent moon and inform the committee.

Other nations that have declared Eid tomorrow, include Indonesia, Australia, Oman, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan.

(with inputs from wam)