{"id":30704,"date":"2025-03-27T14:59:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T14:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=30704"},"modified":"2025-03-27T14:59:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T14:59:26","slug":"eid-al-fitr-moon-sighting-where-to-watch-the-crescent-moon-in-dubai-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/eid-al-fitr-moon-sighting-where-to-watch-the-crescent-moon-in-dubai-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Eid Al Fitr Moon Sighting: Where to Watch the Crescent Moon in Dubai This Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>start of Eid Al Fitr depends on the sighting of the crescent moon<\/strong>, which will be observed this Saturday, March 29. If the moon is spotted, Eid begins on Sunday, March 30. If not, Ramadan continues for another day, and Eid starts on Monday, March 31. Here\u2019s where you can <strong>get the best view of the crescent moon in Dubai this weekend<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"western\"><strong>Jebel Ali Beach<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Watch the moon rise over the sea while enjoying an evening picnic at Jebel Ali Beach. Parking is available if you prefer to watch from your car.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10347\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/download-e1743087194161-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Jebel Ali Beach\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/download-e1743087194161-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/download-e1743087194161-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/download-e1743087194161-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/download-e1743087194161-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/download-e1743087194161.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"western\"><strong>Kite Beach<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>One of Dubai\u2019s most popular beaches, Kite Beach is open at night, making it a convenient spot for moon sighting. Grab a bite at one of the nearby restaurants if you prefer a dining experience over a picnic.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"western\"><strong>The Viewing Point<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>For a cityscape backdrop, The Viewing Point at Dubai Creek offers a stunning panoramic view of Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa. While you can\u2019t set up a picnic here, you can walk along the harbor where seating is available.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1744\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dubai-Creek-Harbour-EMAAR-1-e1743087266590-1024x512.webp\" alt=\"Most Instagrammable Places In Dubai\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dubai-Creek-Harbour-EMAAR-1-e1743087266590-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dubai-Creek-Harbour-EMAAR-1-e1743087266590-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dubai-Creek-Harbour-EMAAR-1-e1743087266590-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dubai-Creek-Harbour-EMAAR-1-e1743087266590-150x75.webp 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dubai-Creek-Harbour-EMAAR-1-e1743087266590.webp 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"western\"><strong>Al Barsha Pond Park<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you prefer a relaxed stroll under the night sky, this park is a great choice. It stays open late, so you\u2019ll have plenty of time to search for the moon.<br \/>\nOpen on weekends until 11 PM<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"western\"><strong>Al Qudra Lakes<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>For a peaceful sky-gazing experience, head to Al Qudra Lakes. Far from city lights, it offers a clear view of the night sky. Bring a picnic or visit the nearby Last Exit Al Qudra for food truck options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13514\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_shutterstock_1212778405.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_shutterstock_1212778405.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_shutterstock_1212778405-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_shutterstock_1212778405-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_shutterstock_1212778405-64x32.jpg 64w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_shutterstock_1212778405-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_shutterstock_1212778405-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"western\"><strong>Hatta<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A short drive from Dubai, Hatta offers a scenic escape with opportunities for moon gazing. While some light pollution exists, it&#8217;s still a great place to catch a glimpse of the crescent moon. Camping spots are also available if you plan to stay overnight.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>UAE Council for Fatwa has asked residents to look for the crescent moon on Saturday evening<\/strong>. If you spot it, you can report your sighting to the Shawwal Crescent Moon Sighting Committee by calling 027774647 or filling out an <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=29bBLEwGPUORcRej_cwG2vIDt7DhA_BGpbRDSOU3FTNUMDM4ODk5MFZQTklOQjhLRkxMQ1RWVkFXNy4u&amp;route=shorturl\">online form<\/a>. You\u2019ll need to provide your full name, emirate, Emirates ID, mobile number, and any details about your observation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The start of Eid Al Fitr depends on the sighting of the crescent moon, which will be observed this Saturday, March 29. If the moon is spotted, Eid begins on Sunday, March 30. If not, Ramadan continues for another day, and Eid starts on Monday, March 31. Here\u2019s where you can get the best view [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":29255,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-30704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"tags":[{"id":15448,"slug":"news","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest News"}}],"countries":[{"id":15497,"slug":"uae","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/uae\/","api_id":254,"title":{"rendered":"UAE"}}],"cities":[{"id":15498,"slug":"dubai","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/uae\/dubai\/","api_id":1,"title":{"rendered":"Dubai"}}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30704","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30704"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30704\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}