The Shawwal crescent moon will be very hard to find on the night of March 29, says the International Astronomy Centre. What this implies is that Ramadan would go on to last a whole 30 days this year.
According to astronomical calculations, the centre foresees Eid Al Fitr to fall on Monday, March 31. The position of the moon and the conditions for visibility will render it very challenging to be sighted naked eye or through telescopes on March 29.
Regulators around the region are likely to use these calculations to issue official statements, but will also wait for confirmation from traditional moon sighting committees.
Residents and companies in the UAE and neighboring nations are now getting ready for the prolonged fasting duration, as they look forward to welcoming Eid celebrations at the beginning of the new week.
