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First Day of Ramadan 2025 in Afghanistan

Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a time when Muslims around the world focus on prayer, fasting, giving to charity, and religious devotion. The last third of Ramadan is a particularly holy period, as it commemorates when the Koran's (Qu'ran) first verses were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (Mohammad or Muhammed).

Is First Day of Ramadan a Public Holiday?

First Day of Ramadan is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

The month of Ramadan begins when the Waxing Crescent Moon can be observed in the evening sky.

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First Day of Ramadan Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020金曜日4月24日 (金)First Day of RamadanPublic Holiday
2021火曜日4月13日 (火)First Day of RamadanPublic Holiday
2022土曜日4月2日 (土)First Day of RamadanPublic Holiday
2023木曜日3月23日 (木)First Day of RamadanObservance
2024月曜日3月11日 (月)First Day of RamadanPublic Holiday
2025土曜日3月1日 (土)First Day of Ramadan (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2026水曜日2月18日 (水)First Day of Ramadan (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2027月曜日2月8日 (月)First Day of Ramadan (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2028金曜日1月28日 (金)First Day of Ramadan (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2029火曜日1月16日 (火)First Day of Ramadan (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2030日曜日1月6日 (日)First Day of Ramadan (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2030木曜日12月26日 (木)First Day of RamadanPublic Holiday

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