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Ramadan Start 2025 in United Arab Emirates

Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a time when Muslims around the world focus on prayer, fasting, giving to charity, and religious devotion. The last third of Ramadan is a particularly holy period, as it commemorates when the Koran's (Qu'ran) first verses were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (Mohammad or Muhammed).

Is Ramadan Start a Public Holiday?

Even though Ramadan Start falls on Saturday, March 1, 2025, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in United Arab Emirates.

The month of Ramadan begins when the Waxing Crescent Moon can be observed in the evening sky.

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Ramadan Start Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2016–2026.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2016MonJun 6Ramadan StartObservance
2017ThuMay 25Ramadan StartObservance
2018WedMay 16Ramadan StartObservance
2019MonMay 6Ramadan StartObservance
2020FriApr 24Ramadan StartObservance
2021TueApr 13Ramadan StartObservance
2022SatApr 2Ramadan StartObservance
2023ThuMar 23Ramadan StartObservance
2024MonMar 11Ramadan StartObservance
2025SatMar 1Ramadan Start (Tentative Date)Observance
2026WedFeb 18Ramadan Start (Tentative Date)Observance

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