So confused! Lebanon has two time zones after the government did not adjust 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 daylight saving time. Saving 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. The date was April 20, although Mr Mikati did not give a reason for the decision. But many view it as helping Muslims break their fast during Ramadan at around 6:00 p.m. earlier than daylight saving time. which will be at 7:00 p.m.
However, the Maronite Christian Church in Lebanon has announced that they will not obey Mikati’s orders. by reasoning that there was no consultation or considering international standards and has adjusted the time by 1 hour as originally scheduled as well as many agencies in Lebanon such as television stations LBCI and MTV
Some government agencies have also refused to comply with Mikati’s orders. Lebanon’s Education Minister Abbas Halaby said Mikati’s decision had no legal effect. because it was not brought up in the cabinet meeting and if the government has discussions and approvals 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 align with the international flight schedule.
Kim Ghattas, a writer and expert in the region, posted the message on Twitter. Lebanese government decision affects tourism plans online meeting and automatic time update in mobile phone
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