Ramadan 2024 began at sunset on Sunday, March 10, and conclude at sundown on Tuesday, April 9. Ramadan is the ninth month of the 12-month Islamic calendar, a lunar calendar that’s based on This year, it's predicted that Ramadan will end on April 9, with the following day being the first day of Eid Al-Fitr. In the United States, Eid al-Fitr 2024 is predicted to begin around April 10 (depending on sightings of the crescent moon). This year the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid coincides with a This year, Ramadan and Passover are the main major holidays occurring in April. While Ramadan started during the previous month on Sunday, March 10, it runs until Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Eid Al-Fitr, Arabic for “the celebration of breaking the fast," is expected to fall on or around Wednesday, April 10, this year. The holiday starts once the crescent moon signifying the start of Ramadan is followed by the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan’s religious rituals and spiritual essence unite diverse Muslim communities around the world. The plights of some fellow Muslims and some issues that have resonance beyond borders — including conflicts and political turmoil — can become part of the focus of the month’s Ramadan 2024 starts on sundown of Sunday, March 10th lasting 30 days and ending at sundown on Monday, April 8, celebrating for Muslims the ninth month (Ramadan) a month of fasting, prayer, giving and self evaluation. In 2024, Ramadan begins on Sunday, March 10 and ends on Tuesday, April 9. Ramadan is a floating holiday that shifts by approximately 10 days each year. For example, in 2025, it will begin 10 days UAE residents will be off from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3 on the Islamic Calendar (Hijri). Ramadan 29 corresponds to Monday, April 8 on the Gregorian calendar, meaning this is the first day of Ramadan, observed from March 10 to April 8, 2024, is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, marked by fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection. Let's explore the significance of Ramadan and its impact on the lives of Muslims worldwide. Public & Private Holidays in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) are announced by the government at the beginning of every new year. The Hijri calendar is the official reference to determine the Islamic occasions in the region; dates such as the beginning of Ramadan, Eid or Hajj, all of which are determined based on the sighting of the moon. 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, a religious holiday, marks the end of Ramadan. Muslims honor the special day by listening to a special prayer and sermon the morning of Eid. It is expected to take place on or As per the list of holidays announced by the UAE government for public and private sectors, residents will get a break from Ramadan 29 till Shawwal 3 to celebrate Eid Al Fitr. 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 Their holidays and celebrations mainly depend on the position of the moon so the dates differ every year. There are two major Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Fitr will take place either on Sunday, 30th March or Monday, 31st March in 2025. It is celebrated at the close of the Ramadan month. Lent, the Christian 40-day period of fasting and prayer, starts March 5 and ends April 17. Ramadan is expected to begin on Friday, Feb. 28, or Saturday, March 1, depending on the sighting of the moon. Holidays today, tomorrow, and upcoming holidays in Saudi Arabia, including types like federal, national, statutory, and public holidays. Ramadan begins (Tentative The government had earlier confirmed a week-long holiday for public sector employees Since there are 12 lunar months superimposed over 12 solar months, Ramadan “moves back” about 11 days per solar year. In 2025, the first day of fasting is expected to be March 1, though given
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