The Shawwal crescent was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Authorities in Indonesia and Malaysia also said the Shawwal moon had not been sighted.
Therefore, Wednesday, May 12, will be the last day of the holy month of Ramadan, and the first day of Eid Al Fitr will be on Thursday, May 13.
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According to the federal government announcement, residents in the UAE will enjoy a five-day Eid break — Ramadan 29, 30, and Shawwal 1, 2 and 3 (Tuesday, May 11, to Saturday, May 15).
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