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Ramadan begins 2025 in Saudi Arabia

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 begins a Public Holiday?

Even though Ramadan begins falls on Saturday, March 1, 2025, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in Saudi Arabia.

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

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Ramadan begins Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019MonMay 6Ramadan beginsObservance
2020FriApr 24Ramadan beginsObservance
2021TueApr 13Ramadan beginsObservance
2022SatApr 2Ramadan beginsObservance
2023ThuMar 23Ramadan beginsObservance
2024MonMar 11Ramadan beginsObservance
2025SatMar 1Ramadan begins (Tentative Date)Observance
2026WedFeb 18Ramadan begins (Tentative Date)Observance
2027MonFeb 8Ramadan begins (Tentative Date)Observance
2028FriJan 28Ramadan begins (Tentative Date)Observance
2029TueJan 16Ramadan begins (Tentative Date)Observance

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