The UAE has officially set Saturday, March 1 as the first day of Ramadan after the country’s Islamic Affairs Ministry confirmed the crescent moon sighting.

Emirates News Agency made the announcement aligning the UAE with Saudi Arabia, and several other countries that have also declared the start of the holy month on the same date. Moroccan safari experiences

Ramadan is extremely important for Muslims as it is a period of fasting, prayer, and personal improvement.

Muslims refrain from eating, drinking water, or smoking from dawn till dusk, using the hours to intensify their devotion, faith, and focus on charity and acts of kindness.

Families gather for suhoor (the pre-fasting meal) before the first light of day, ensuring they have the energy to sustain the fast until iftar at sunset.