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Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The UAE's Ramadan Crescent Sighting Committee announced on Thursday, February 27, that it will hold its meeting at the Ramadan 2025 is just around the corner, and as the city prepares for the Holy Month, there are plenty of important updates to keep in mind. From the official moon sighting and adjusted work hours to Dubai Metro schedules, paid parking timings, school distance learning updates, and where to witness the iconic Ramadan cannon—use this as your guide to stay informed on all the latest updates. With extended services, community initiatives, and special arrangements, Ramadan 2025 in the UAE promises to be a time of reflection, togetherness, and spiritual growth. Stay updated with the latest announcements to make the most of this blessed month. Do follow Uae stories for more Updates. United Arab Emirates: New Merger Control Thresholds During Ramadan, devoted Muslims in the UAE will stop eating and drinking from dawn to dusk. Special nightly prayers called Taraweeh will be performed at mosques around the country. The UAE has urged all Muslims in the Kingdom to observe the crescent moon for Ramadan on the evening of Friday, February 28, as announced by the Emirates Fatwa Council on Wednesday. This date aligns with the 29th of Shaban in the Umm Al Qura calendar, a system used by the country to determine Islamic dates and months. Ramadan is expected to begin on March 1 this year, and here are some of the key adjustments to anticipate during this sacred period. Check out the Ramadan Prayer Time Table 2025. Ramadan brings If the Ramadan crescent moon is sighted on Friday evening, the taraweeh prayers will begin that night and Muslims in Saudi Arabia will begin fasting from Saturday, March 01, 2025. 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 Ramadan 2025 will begin on March 1, depending on the moon sighting. The month marks the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and is a time for fasting, prayer, charity, and spiritual reflection, culminating in the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. Dubai: The holy month of Ramadan is seven weeks away, with astronomers predicting its start on March 1, 2025, Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society, said. The In line with the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and as part of a commitment to strengthening family bonds during the Holy Month of Ramadan, private school students in the emirate will have the option of remote learning on Fridays throughout Ramadan. The operating hours of the Dubai Metro, paid-parking metres, buses and more during Ramadan 2025 have been revealed. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the operating hours for all its services during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The revised timings apply to Customer Happiness UAE prisoners released before Ramadan 2025. The initiative reflects the UAE President’s commitment to offering inmates a fresh start, alleviating the hardships faced by their families, and fostering stability within their households and the local community. It also aims to bring joy to their loved ones during this blessed occasion. Ramadan 2025 in UAE. Like Saudi Arabia, Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on March 1, 2025, subject to the sighting of the crescent moon on the evening of The United Arab Emirates has officially announced adjusted working hours for the private sector during the Holy Month of Ramadan 2025. In accordance with the UAE Labour Law, all private sector employees will have their working hours reduced by two hours per day , ensuring a balanced work schedule that accommodates fasting and religious observance. uae Ramadan 2025: Holy month set to begin on March 1, Abu Dhabi astronomy centre predicts Crescent moon marking start of the holy month is expected to be visible on February 28 100% remote work on Fridays during Ramadan, aligning with the Year of Community 2025 The UAE Council for Fatwa called on the entire population of Dubai and the other emirates to watch out for the crescent moon of Ramadan on the evening of Friday February 28. Moon sightings signify the start of Ramadan and, once it has been spotted by the moon sighting committee, the ninth month of the Hijri calendar can officially begin. With Ramadan 2025 beginning this weekend, schools in the UAE are preparing for a shorter school day starting from Monday, March 3. Tomorrow, Friday, February 28, will follow the regular school timings, with most schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi finishing at 12noon. Ramadan is expected to begin on Saturday March 1 after the moon sighting committee encouraged people in the UAE to look for the crescent on Friday February 28. More Ramadan news in Dubai. There will be two Ramadans in 2030 – here’s why This won’t happen again until 2063. When you can expect three Eid holidays in one year (yes, three)
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