Ramadan 2024: UAE Muslims prepare for Ramadan as Moon sighting expected today. Know significance and more
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Mosques see increased attendance for nightly prayers (Taraweeh). The UAE, like many Islamic countries, traditionally relies on the sighting of the crescent moon to determine the start and end of Ramadan. The moon sighting committee comprises religious scholars and astronomers who meet to confirm sightings reported by the public.
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