The month of Ramadan is set to come to an end next week with Eid Al-Fitr predicted to fall on April 21, according to astronomers. The fasting hours towards the end of Ramadan can go up to 14 hours since the days get longer towards the end of April.
Iftar timings for the end of Ramadan
| DAY/DATE | IMSAK | MAGHRIB |
| Tuesday, April 11 | 4:31 AM | 6:43 PM |
| Wednesday, April 12 | 4:30 AM | 6:43 PM |
| Thursday, April 13 | 4:29 AM | 6:44 PM |
| Friday, April 14 | 4:28 AM | 6:44 PM |
| Saturday, April 15 | 4:27 AM | 6:45 PM |
| Sunday, April 16 | 4:26 AM | 6:45 PM |
| Monday, April 17 | 4:25 AM | 6:46 PM |
| Tuesday, April 18 | 4:23 AM | 6:46 PM |
| Wednesday, April 19 | 4:22 AM | 6:47 PM |
| Thursday, April 20 | 4:21 AM | 6:47 PM |
The International Astronomy Centre said, “Islamic Countries are expected to sight the crescent of Shawwal on Thursday, April 20. Sighting the crescent on that day might not be possible with the naked eye or with a telescope from all over Asia and Australia, while there is a possibility that it can be sighted from parts of the Islamic world. In such circumstances, most Islamic countries might announce the start of the month on the next day, and accordingly, many countries are expected to announce Friday, April 21st as the first day of Eid Al-Fitr.”
The breaking of fast in the UAE is indicated by traditionally firing canons across various prominent locations. The tradition dates back to the early 1800s when it was originally used as a way to signal the end of the day’s fast, prior to the advent of modern technology.
Iftar canon locations
- Dubai Festival City
- Damac Hills
- Expo City
- Burj Khalifa
- Hatta Guest House
- Uptown Mirdiff
- Madinat Jumeirah
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