Eid Al Fitr Likely on March 20 in UAE, Astronomers Say The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology has announced that Eid Al Fitr is expected to fall on Friday, March 20, 2026, based on astronomical calculations. The academy’s observatory determined that Ramadan 1447 AH will complete its 30 days, marking the start of Shawwal and the celebration of Eid Al Fitr in the UAE. Astronomers explained that the crescent moon, which is traditionally used to determine the end of Ramadan, was not visible on Wednesday, March 18, the 29th day of Ramadan. This is because the moon set before sunset in the western horizon, making it impossible to spot locally. As a result, the UAE will continue observing Ramadan on March 18, with Thursday, March 19, completing the holy month. The observatory noted that the new moon will occur over Sharjah at 4:24am UAE time on March 19. By sunset that day, the crescent moon will be approximately 14 hours and six minutes old, with an angular separation of 6.5 degrees from the sun. It will appear six degrees above the western horizon, offering a visibility window of about 29 minutes after sunset. However, the academy described the viewing conditions in the UAE as “critical” or unfavorable, stating that spotting the crescent with the naked eye or even through telescopes would be extremely difficult. Advanced techniques such as image stacking may be required to capture the crescent, but local naked-eye sightings are unlikely. The observatory suggested that the crescent could be observed in some Arab and Islamic countries further west, where geographical and astronomical conditions might be more favorable. Based on these calculations, the academy concluded that Friday, March 20, will likely mark the beginning of Shawwal and the first day of Eid Al Fitr in the UAE and most Islamic countries.#shawwal #uae #eid_al_fitr #ramadan_1447_ah
The T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament award is typically given to the most outstanding player of the tournament. For the 2021 T20 World Cup (held in the UAE), the award was won by Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), who was instrumental in his team's victory. However, if you're referring to a different tournament or a specific list of 8 players (which is unusual for this award, as it's usually a single player), please clarify the context. For example, in some tournaments, there might be recognition for top performers in categories like "Best Batsman," "Best Bowler," etc., but the official "Player of the Tournament" is typically one individual. If you have a specific tournament or year in mind, feel free to specify, and I can provide more accurate details! 🏏#t20_world_cup #rashid_khan #afghanistan #uae #player_of_the_tournament
