So confusing! Lebanon has two time zones after the government did not adapt the time to the Christian church.
Reuters and the BBC reported on March 26 that Lebanese people were confused by the country’s two time zones after the Lebanese government and the Christian church in the country disagreed on the date of saving daylight time.
Najib Mikati Acting Prime Minister of Lebanon The Sunni Muslims decided on Thursday to postpone daylight saving time. That is usually adjusted on the last Sunday in March. April 20 was the date, although Mr Mikati did not give a reason for the decision. But many consider it to help Muslims break their fast during Ramadan around 6:00 pm earlier than daylight saving time. which will be at 7:00 pm
However, the Maronite Christian Church in Lebanon has announced that they will not obey Mikati’s orders. reasoning that there was no consultation or consideration of international standards and adjusted the 1 hour time as originally planned as well as many agencies in Lebanon such as LBCI and MTV television stations
Some government agencies have also refused to comply with Mikati’s orders. Lebanese Education Minister Abbas Halaby said that Mikati’s decision had no legal effect. because it was not brought up in the cabinet meeting and does the government have discussions and approval on such matters The Ministry of Education will follow immediately. But for now, the ministry will stick to the daylight saving time adjustment first.
Lebanon’s national carrier, Middle East Airlines, said its watches would remain in place during the winter. But the flight schedule will be adjusted to daylight saving time to match the international flight schedule.
Kim Ghattas, a writer and expert in the region, posted the message on Twitter. The decision of the Lebanese government affects the tourism plans of an online meeting and automatic time update in a mobile phone
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