With Ramadan 2025 fast approaching, Muslims across the UAE are gearing up for a month of devotion and self-reflection. And as the holy month nears, daily routines begin to change - work and UAE residents will enjoy up to 13 days off as public holidays in 2025. According to a resolution the UAE Cabinet has issued, the holiday to mark Islamic festival Eid Al Fitr will be slightly Depending on moon sighting, if Ramadan begins on Saturday, March 1, and ends on Sunday, March 30, Eid Al Fitr will likely fall from Monday, March 31, to Wednesday, April 2. If you plan to take 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 30 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 Predicted UAE public holidays 2025. New Year’s Day: Wednesday January 1, 2025; Eid Al Fitr: Sunday March 30 – Thursday April 3, 2025 (TBC) Arafat Day: Wednesday June 3; Eid Al Adha: Thursday June 4 – Sunday June 8, 2025; Islamic New Year: Thursday June 26, 2025; The Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (PBUH) : Friday September 5, 2025 Ramadan 2025 in UAE: Starting date, fasting hours, Salik rates; what you need to know. With Ramadan 2025 fast approaching, Muslims across the UAE are gearing up for a month of devotion and self-reflection. And as the holy month nears, 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 residents will enjoy up to 13 days off as public holidays in 2025. According to a resolution the UAE Cabinet has issued, the holiday to mark the Islamic festival Eid Al Fitr will be slightly different next year. This marks the most notable change in public holidays as compared to recent years. Lasting for 29 or 30 days, Ramadan 2025 will end around March 30, with the celebratory days of Eid al-Fitr estimated to start around 30 March, again with a possible difference of a couple of days. 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 While the exact date on which Muslims will start fasting this year depends on geographical locations, it is most likely to begin on March 1. "Wednesday, January 29, 2025, will correspond to the 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. Speaking to Khaleej Times, many parents have praised the decision, emphasising that Friday holds great religious significance, especially during Ramadan. With shorter study hours, children can Earlier, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (Fahr) announced working hours for public sector employees. These will be from 9am to 2.30pm between Monday and Thursday, while on The official Eid Al Fitr holiday is from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3, which means residents are likely to get a six-day-long break Published: Wed 4 Jan 2023, 12:56 PM Updated: Thu 12 Jan 2023, 9:33 AM 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 Ramadan in UAE: Reduced work hours, holidays, free parking; changes during holy month explained. According to the Hijri calendar published by the Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities 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
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