UAE astronomer Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the board of directors of the Emirates Astronomy Society predicted that the crescent moon of the month of Ramadan in 2025 will be “born” on Friday February 28, 2025. Accordingly, Saturday March 1, 2025 should mark the first day of the month of Ramadan astronomically. Get the accurate Ramadan 2025 date for Saudi Arabia, India, UAE, Pakistan, and global timings. Know the start and end dates of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. On the first day of Ramadan, the fasting hours are expected to be 12 hours and 58 minutes. By the 11th day of Ramadan, when the timing of the early morning Fajr prayers will be at UAE urges Muslims to sight the crescent moon on February 28 for Ramadan 2025. If spotted, Ramadan will begin on March 1; if not, it will start on March 2. Ramadan in the UAE 2025 is right around the corner, so it’s time to start prepping. Traditionally, Ramadan is the period during which Muslims elevate their level of spiritual and physical submission to their faith by way of fasting between sunrise and sunset. Muslims perform isha prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National. News. UAE. Ramadan 2025: Holy month set to begin on March 1 If the moon is sighted, the month of Ramadan begins, with the first fasting day being March 1. Otherwise, Shaaban will complete 30 days, and the first fasting day will be March 2. Advertisement According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society, the new crescent marking the start of Ramadan will likely be visible on Friday, February 28, meaning Ramadan is expected to begin on March 1, although this remains subject to confirmation. When is Ramadan 2025 expected to start in the UAE? Millions of people in the Emirates will observe Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month in the Islamic calendar. Ramadan is this year expected to begin on Saturday, March 1, however, the start date will be confirmed by the UAE's moon-sighting committee. UAE astronomer Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the board of directors of the Emirates Astronomy Society predicted that the crescent moon of the month of Ramadan in 2025 will be “born” on Friday February 28, 2025. Accordingly, Saturday March 1, 2025 should mark the first day of the month of Ramadan astronomically. Know Ramadan 2025 dates for Saudi Arabia, India, UAE, Pakistan, and other countries worldwide. Discover the official start and end dates of the holy month dedicated to fasting, prayer, and Friday: 5am – 1am (Next Day) Saturday: 5am – 12am (Midnight) Sunday: 8am – 12am (Midnight) Dubai Tram. Monday to Saturday: 6am – 1am (Next Day) Sunday: 9am – 1am (Next Day) Dubai public buses (Dubai Bus) Check changes in bus schedules during the Holy Month of Ramadan, via the S’hail App. Marine Transport Do you know that when is the first day of Ramadan in the UAE? Well, there is good news for the people of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that finally after waiting around for so long time the date of Ramadan 2025 has been all announced. It has been just newly announced that in UAE the Ramadan will begin on Saturday that is Thursday, February 27 According to UAE astronomer Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomy Society, he estimates the crescent moon will show on Friday February 28th, 2025. This means that Saturday March 1st, 2025, will likely mark the first day of Ramadan in the UAE. You might also be interested in UAE Public Holidays 2025 Ramadan 2025: Fasting Hours. On the first day of Ramadan 2025, the fasting hours are expected to be around 12 hours and 58 minutes. By the 11th day of the holy month, the duration of fasting is likely to extend to 13 hours and 13 minutes. When is Ramadan 2025 start in Dubai UAE? This year, Ramadan is expected to end on evening of Sunday, 30 March 2025 or Monday, 31 March 2025, depending on the sighting of the moon. Ramadan rules for tourists visiting Dubai What is Ramadan and what is the importance of Ramadan? Ramadan is the month of fasting and prayer throughout all Islam If the month of Ramadan completes 30 days, day 30 shall be deemed as an official holiday in the UAE added to the Eid Al Fitr holiday. The legislation, published in the official gazette on May 15, 2024, came into effect on January 1, 2025. If Ramadan lasts 29 days, the UAE can expect a 4-day public holiday. If it extends to 30 days, the break will likely stretch to 5 days. Also read: UAE: AED 500 Fines You Can Get During Ramadan. What To Expect In The UAE For The Eid Al Fitr Public Holiday. The UAE typically grants public holidays from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3. Based on this:
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