Lebanon reverses decision to delay daylight savings time change

Lebanon Changes Unpopular Move to Delay Daylight Saving Time

Lebanon's caretaker prime minister reversed an unpopular decision made by his office to delay the start of daylight saving time by a month, saying Monday the Cabinet decided to implement the change in two days.  Najib Mikati's comments came after the government's initial decision earlier this month was widely criticized around the country with many, including the country's largest church, saying they will not abide by the decision.  "The new day…

Lebanon reverses decision to delay daylight savings time change

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced that clocks would now go forward on Wednesday night.

Lebanon daylight saving: Government reverses decision to delay clock changes

The clocks would move one hour ahead on Wednesday night, after the decision left businesses and communities confused

Lebanon time row: Government reverses controversial decision to delay clocks changing to daylight saving time

The country's caretaker prime minister angered many Lebanese last week when he delayed the start of daylight saving time until the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which would have allowed Muslims to break their fasts an hour earlier.

Lebanon's caretaker prime minister reverses decision to delay the start of daylight saving

Najib Mikati, the caretaker prime minister of Lebanon, reversed the decision to delay the start of daylight saving by a month. The decision was widely criticized by citizens.

Lebanon reverses decision on Daylight Saving, amid confusion on two different timezones

Lebanon's government has walked back a controversial decision to delay winter clock changes by a month, after last week's announcement by caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati sparked exasperation and confusion in a country already gripped by economic crisis.