The UAE has called on all Muslims to sight the crescent for Ramadan on the evening of Friday, February 28, the Emirates Fatwa Council announced on Wednesday. The date corresponds to 29 Shaban AD 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 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. Muslims perform isha prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National. News. UAE. Ramadan 2025: Holy month set to begin on March 1 Speaking to Gulf News, Ibrahim Al-Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society and member of the Arab Union for Space and Astronomy Sciences, explained that Ramadan 2025 will last 30 UAE; Ramadan 2025: UAE announces working hours for private sector. The announcement comes in the implementation of Federal Decree Law No 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations and its An update has just been announced by the Federal Authority for Government the holy month of Ramadan 2025, ‘The crescent moon of the month of Ramadan 1446 AH will be born on Friday, February 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 When is Ramadan 2025 expected to start in the UAE? Millions of people in the Emirates will observe Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month in the Islamic calendar. Ramadan is this year expected to begin on Saturday, March 1, however, the start date will be confirmed by the UAE's moon-sighting committee. 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 The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has officially confirmed the working hours for the private sector during Ramadan in 2025. The announcement was made on social media, following the update from the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources regarding public sector ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially announced adjusted working hours for public sector employees during the holy month of Ramadan. Ministries and federal government entities will operate from 9am to 2:30pm from Monday to Thursday, while on Fridays, working hours will be from 9am to 12pm. Depending on the moon’s crescent sighting, Ramadan will likely commence on Saturday, March 1, 2025, according to the Hijri calendar published by the Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Ramadan in Dubai . Everything you need to know about Ramadan in Dubai: Predicted start date, working hours and more The complete guide to understanding the month. Dubai Police announces Ramadan cannon locations in Dubai for 2025 Cannons can be heard up to 10km from where they are fired. Ramadan working hours for all Dubai employees announced This Ramadan 2025 in Dubai, Dubai Police announced seven new locations for iftar cannons, bringing the total to 17 spots across the emirate. Ramadan is expected to start on 1 March 2025, and end on 31 March 2025, with Eid al-Fitr on 31 March 2025. During the month of Ramadan, the daily fasting schedule is guided by Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and Iftar (breaking of the fast) times, which change slightly every day. Ramadan is expected to take place in March. Victor Besa / The National. News. UAE. Ramadan working hours announced for public sector 2025. English. Arabic. Copy Car brands and dealerships in the UAE roll out incredible Ramadan car offers, making it one of the best times of the year to buy a new car. From cashback offers and zero downpayment deals to free insurance, extended warranties, and service plans, Ramadan 2025 car offers in the UAE cater to a wide range of buyers. Last year, the Sharjah Human Resources Department also announced that official working hours for government entities in the emirate during Ramadan will be from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. UAE school hours during Ramadan. Official announcements regarding school hours during Ramadan 2025 have not been made yet in the UAE. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the operating hours for all its services during the Holy Month of Ramadan 1446/2025. The revised timings apply to Customer Happiness Centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro and Tram, marine transport services, and service provider centres (vehicle testing).
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