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Check out the predicted dates for Ramadan 2023, Eid holidays

This year, the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on March 23 (Thursday). According to astrological calculations, the holy month will span 29 days, with Eid Al Fitr likely to fall on April 21 (Friday). In a video, Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society, presented the astronomical calculations and possible dates. The UAE's official Eid Al Fitr holiday lasts from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3. (Hijri Islamic calendar months). If the astronomical estimates are accurate, the break will last from April 20 (Thursday) until April 23 (Sunday). Al Jarwan also identified the probable Eid Al Adha dates. According to the prediction, the first day of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah will be June 19 (Monday). This suggests that Eid Al Adha would most likely fall on June 28. Arafah Day, which occurs one day before Eid, is scheduled for June 27 (Tuesday). As a result, the holiday will run from June 27 (Tuesday) to June 30 (Friday). Al Jarwan also revealed that the UAE would have two lunar eclipses this year. On May 5, there will be a penumbral lunar eclipse; on October 28, there will be a partial moon eclipse. He also predicted that a supermoon would emerge on August 31. According to the Dubai Astronomy Group, there will be several meteor showers this year: Lyrids meteor shower: April 22-23 Aquarids meteor shower: May 6-7 Perseids Meteor Shower: August 12-13 Draconids meteor shower: October 7 Orionids meteor shower: October 21-22 Taurid meteor shower: November 4-5 Leonids meteor shower: November 17-18 Geminids meteor shower: December 13-14 Ursids meteor shower: December 21-22 BKM/ Expat Media
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