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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 Ramadan Start a Public Holiday?
Even though Ramadan Start falls on 2025年3月1日土曜日, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in United Arab Emirates.
The month of Ramadan begins when the Waxing Crescent Moon can be observed in the evening sky.
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Holiday currently only shown for years 2016–2026.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 月曜日 | 6月6日 (月) | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 2017 | 木曜日 | 5月25日 (木) | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 2018 | 水曜日 | 5月16日 (水) | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 2019 | 月曜日 | 5月6日 (月) | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 2020 | 金曜日 | 4月24日 (金) | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 2021 | 火曜日 | 4月13日 (火) | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 2022 | 土曜日 | 4月2日 (土) | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 2023 | 木曜日 | 3月23日 (木) | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 2024 | 月曜日 | 3月11日 (月) | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 2025 | 土曜日 | 3月1日 (土) | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2026 | 水曜日 | 2月18日 (水) | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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