UAE residents will begin the new year with a public holiday. Wednesday, January 1, 2025, will be a day off for residents. Islamic holiday Eid Al Fitr that falls after the month of Ramadan According to the UAE Cabinet, the first three days of Shawwal (the month after Ramadan) will be holidays. If Ramadan lasts 30 days, the 30th of Ramadan will also be a holiday, giving residents Depending on the start of the Ramadan and how long it will last, Eid Al Fitr could fall on March 30, March 31 or April 1. If Eid falls on April 1, this could give UAE residents up to six days In 2025, the UAE will enjoy at least 12 public holidays, including the special occasions of Eid, Islamic New Year, and UAE National Day. This could mean a bonus day off if Ramadan spans If you’re looking to squeeze in so many incredible things to do this year, we’ve got all the info on UAE public holidays 2025 right here to help. It looks like we’ll have at least 12 public holidays in the UAE this year, with an additional day off if Ramadan is a 30-day month this year. It is expected to fall between Monday, 31st March, 2025 and Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025. Eid Al Fitr is the holiday marking the end of the Islamic month of fasting called Ramadan. The duration of the celebration is three to four days, which depend on moon sighting. During this period, public offices and businesses are closed. Ramadan 2025 in UAE is going to be a special month of spirituality. Here are the important timings to help you schedule your days. When are the UAE public holidays in 2025? January 1 2025: New Year’s Day; Ramadan 30: If Ramadan is a 30-day month; Shawwal 1: Eid Al Fitr holiday; Shawwal 2: Eid Al Fitr holiday; Shawwal 3: Eid Al Fitr holiday; Dhu Al Hijjah 9: Arafat Day; Dhu Al Hijjah 10: Eid Al Adha; Dhu Al Hijjah 11: Eid Al Adha; Dhu Al Hijjah 12: Eid Al Adha; Muharram 1 The Eid Al Fitr holiday, which follows the end of Ramadan, is expected to fall from Monday, March 31, to Thursday, April 3, if Ramadan completes 30 days and ends on Sunday, March 30. However, If Ramadan is 30 days, Ramadan 30 and Shawwal 1 would also be holidays as they get four days in total (Ramadan 29-30 and Shawwal 1-2). If the holy month has 29 days, then it is only Shawwal 1 to Shawwal 3, which is the first three days of Eid al-Fitr. 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 2025 in UAE: Shaban likely to start on January 31 If the moon is visible on the last day of Rajab (January 29), then Shaban will start on January 30 Published: Tue 28 Jan 2025, 10:57 AM The UAE announces reduced working hours for private sector employees during Ramadan 2025, allowing workers to finish their day two hours earlier. Discover the essential rules and fines to keep in mind during Ramadan 2025 in the UAE. Learn about legal restrictions on fundraising, parking, and volunteering, as well as cultural etiquettes to UAE's remote learning on Fridays during Ramadan is welcomed by parents and students, reducing stress for fasting students and allowing more family time. Shorter study hours enable children to Ramadan in UAE is expected to begin on March 1 as the crescent moon will be visible on February 28, according to the UAE Astronomy Centre. Director Mohammed Shawkat Odeh confirms the likely start Our younger children will enjoy a full two-week break from March 19 until March 29 for Ramadan and they would commence their new academic session 2024-2025 on 1st April.” Religious observance The official Eid Al Fitr holiday in the UAE is from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3 (Hijri Islamic calendar months). If the astronomical calculations are correct, the break is from Thursday, April 20, to Ramadan timetable 2025: Find here UAE prayer timetable, Imsak timings, Iftar timings for Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah, Ajman and Ras Al-Khaimah If Ramadan lasts 30 days, the 30th of the Islamic month will be a holiday as well, giving residents four days off (Ramadan 30 to Shawwal 3). If the holy month lasts 29 days, the holiday is only
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