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When is Ramadan 2025? Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025 (according to Saudi Arabia) and will end on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Eid al Fitr 2025 is expected to be celebrated on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Ramadan is expected to begin on Friday, Feb. 28 or Saturday, March 1, 2025; Laylat Al-Qadr is expected to begin on Wednesday, March 26 or Thursday, March 27, 2025 The first day of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1. Fasting can last for 29 or 30 days, depending on when the moon, signifying the start of the next month, is spotted. This is your guide to everything you need to know about Ramadan 2025. More than 1.9 billion Muslims around the world unite in prayer and fasting during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is believed that it was during this time that the first verses of the Quran, Islam's sacred text, were revealed to Prophet Mohammed. This year, Ramadan is expected to begin on either Friday, Feb. 28 or Saturday, March 1, 2025, and run through Sunday, March 30, according to islamic-relief.org. Why do Muslims fast for Ramadan? Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on the evening of Saturday, March 29, 2025, marking the end of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan with communal prayers, festive meals, and giving Zakat al-Fitr —a small donation to the poor before the Eid prayer. It is a time of joy, gratitude, and family gatherings. Ramadan Begins: Friday, February 28th, 2025 (First fast on Saturday, March 1st, 2025) First Day of Shawwal and Eid al-Fitr: Sunday, March 30th, 2025. Key Dates to Remember: First Taraweeh Prayer: Friday, February 28th, 2025; First Day of Fasting (1st Day of Ramadan): Saturday, March 1st, 2025; Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power): Expected on the Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the blessed month of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr for 2025 is expected to be celebrated on the evening of Sun, 30 Mar 2025 or Mon, 31 Mar 2025. The exact date is subject to the sighting of the moon of Shawwal (the 10th month of the Islamic Calendar). Ramadan 1446 AH: The Astronomical New Moon will be born on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025. So, the first day of Ramadan is Saturday, March 1, 2025, insha’Allah. Tarawih prayer will start on Friday night. Eid al-Fitr 1446 AH: The Astronomical New Moon will be born on the evening of Saturday, March 29, 2025. On that evening the It will end with Eid al-Fitr on Sunday March 30, after the observation of a new moon on March 29 at 11:58 a.m. and the visibility of the crescent on March 30 at 1:12 a.m. This year, the month of fasting will last 30 days. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to start on Saturday, March 1. Important note: individual students/employees may observe slightly different days for the beginning and end of Ramadan based on their local communities. We encourage flexibility in planning and implementation. You can wish a happy Ramadan by simply saying: “Ramadan Mubarak!” This year, Ramadan is expected to begin on Friday, Feb. 28, or Saturday, March 1, 2025 and end on Sun, 30 Mar 2025 or Mon, 31 Mar 2025, depending on the sighting of the moon. When is Eid al-Fitr 2025? Significance of Ramadan and Eid ul-Fitr 2025 Ramadan is a sacred month for Muslims, dedicated to spiritual reflection, prayer, and community bonding. It commemorates the time when the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad. The month culminates in Eid ul-Fitr, a joyous festival marked by special prayers, feasting, and charitable giving. When is Eid Al Fitr 2025? Eid Al Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. This year, it is expected to fall on March 29th, with the public and private sectors announcing Eid holidays from March 30th to April 2nd. What are Iftar and Suhoor? During the holy month of Ramadan, adult, able-bodied Muslims don’t eat or drink during the hours of daylight. Ramadan begins (Tentative Date) Observance: Mar 11: Tuesday: Flag Day: Observance: Mar 20: Thursday: March Equinox: Season: Mar 31: Monday: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) National Holiday: Apr 1: Tuesday: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) National Holiday: Apr 2: Wednesday: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) National Holiday: Apr 3: Thursday This year Ramadan is expected to begin on either Friday, Feb. 28 or Saturday, March 1, 2025, and run through Sunday, March 30. It ends in the three-day celebration Eid-al-Fitr , one of the two Eid holidays are usually from Ramadan 30 to Shawwal 3. Hag El Laila Ramadan is a time when cities in the UAE host special events and programmes to mark the event. Its appearance ends Ramadan, the month of Shawwal, and the Eid al-Fitr festivities are started. Saturday, Mar. 29 sees 2025's first solar eclipse. AFP via Getty Images If Ramadan lasts 29 days: Eid Al Fitr will begin on Sunday, March 30, 2025, and the public holiday will run from Sunday, March 30, to Wednesday, April 2 – giving us a 4-day break. If Ramadan lasts 30 days: Eid Al Fitr will start on Monday, March 31, 2025, and the public holiday will last until Thursday, April 3 – giving us a 5-day break. Eid Al-Fitr Holiday. Banks and financial institutions will be closed for Eid Al-Fitr from the end of work on Sunday, March 30, 2025, until Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Eid Al-Adha Holiday. For Eid Al-Adha, the break will begin at the end of work on Thursday, June 5, 2025, and end on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Exceptions and Continuous Services
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