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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 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 This year, Ramadan began on the night of Sunday, March 10, with fasting starting the next morning on Monday. The holiday is celebrated on different dates each year. When is Ramadan 2024? This year, Ramadan will begin in the evening on Sunday, March 10, and end on Tuesday, April 9. The start of Ramadan is determined by the Islamic lunar calendar, which 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. When is Ramadan? Date Varies. March 23, 2023; March 11, 2024; March 1, 2025; February 18, 2026 Ramadan begins at sundown on Friday, Feb. 28, and ends at sundown on Sunday, March 30, according to the Islamic Society of North America. The month-long fast concludes with the celebration of Eid 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 is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar; the month cycles through the seasons. The start of the month traditionally depends on the sighting of the crescent moon; this year, the 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 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. March is a huge month. The pessimists among us should “beware of the Ides of March“. The rest of us will just enjoy a month of fun-filled holidays. In mid-month, Saint Patrick’s Day arrives and everyone is a little bit Irish, if only for the day as we search for a lucky shamrock and a pot of gold. However, March 31, 2025, holds significance for the Muslim community as it is anticipated to be the start of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr is a significant religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide, involving prayers, feasts, and charitable activities. Ramadan is expected to begin on Friday, Feb. 28, or Saturday, March 1, depending on the sighting of the moon. The Jewish holiday Passover begins at sundown on Saturday, April 12, and ends on Ramadan in Houston will begin on Feb. 28 and end on March 30 and marks a month-long period of fasting, prayer, communal gathering and spiritual observance for Muslims. 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. For most Islamic countries, Saturday March 1st 2025 will be the first day of the Islamic month of Ramadan. The month of Ramadan will last for 28 days, though the exact start and end dates in some countries is dependent on sightings on the moon. During Ramadan Muslims will fast from dawn until dusk, pray and give to charity. During Ramadan, banks will operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Money transfer centers and payment service providers will have slightly longer hours, from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. 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. Upcoming Holidays (March to October 2025) Date Name Type Details; Mar 1: Saturday: Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) Observance : Mar 20: Thursday: March Equinox: Season
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