Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai

Dubai, Aug 23: The UAE authorities have already announced the Eid holidays for the public sector beginning from Monday August 29. Working days will resume on Sunday September 4.

According to Kuwait-based astronomer Adel Al-Sadoon, the first day of Eid will fall on August 30 because the Shawwal crescent (Hijira month) will not be visible on August 29.

The well-known astronomer explains that it is impossible to see the crescent in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries, except through telescopes in nations in the southern part of the equator in Africa.

"August 30 will most likely be the first day of Eid according to the visibility of the crescent.” he explains.

According to UAE labour ministry the first and the second day of the month of Shawwal – which marks the start of Eid-ul-Fitr - will be a paid holiday for all private sector employees.

Most likely UAE private sector is expected to get Eid holidays on August 30 and 31.