This year, Ramadan is expected to begin on March 23, according to local media reports, and Eid Al Fitr and the first of Shawwal will most likely fall on Friday, April 21.
During Ramadan, people would be fasting up to 14 hours per day. Each day, the duration of the fast increases by minutes.
Iftar, meaning breakfast, is the first evening meal with which individuals end their daily fast.
Timings to break fast (Iftar) during the holy month of Ramadan
| DATE | TIMING |
|---|---|
| March 23 | 18:31 (+04) |
| March 24 | 18:32 (+04) |
| March 25 | 18:32 (+04) |
| March 26 | 18:33 (+04) |
| March 27 | 18:33 (+04) |
| March 28 | 18:33 (+04) |
| March 29 | 18:34 (+04) |
| March 30 | 18:34 (+04) |
| March 31 | 18:35 (+04) |
| April 01 | 18:35 (+04) |
| April 02 | 18:36 (+04) |
| April 03 | 18:36 (+04) |
| April 04 | 18:37 (+04) |
| April 05 | 18:37 (+04) |
| April 06 | 18:37 (+04) |
| April 07 | 18:38 (+04) |
| April 08 | 18:38 (+04) |
| April 09 | 18:39 (+04) |
| April 10 | 18:39 (+04) |
| April 11 | 18:40 (+04) |
| April 12 | 18:40 (+04) |
| April 13 | 18:41 (+04) |
| April 14 | 18:41 (+04) |
| April 15 | 18:41 (+04) |
| April 16 | 18:42 (+04) |
| April 17 | 18:42 (+04) |
| April 18 | 18:43 (+04) |
| April 19 | 18:43 (+04) |
| April 20 | 18:44 (+04) |
| April 21 | 18:44 (+04) |
As per astronomical charts, Eid Al Fitr in the UAE will fall on Thursday, April 20, until Sunday, April 23.
The exact dates of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr will be confirmed by the moon-sighting committee closer to the time. Last year, the Holy month began on April 1.
The UAE Cabinet recently confirmed holiday dates for public and private sectors in the UAE.
According to a social media post shared by the UAE Government, the following is the full list of holidays for this year:
- Eid Al Fitr: Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3
- Arafah Day: Dhul Hijjah 9
- Eid Al Adha: Dhul Hijjah 10-12
- Hijri New Year: July 21
- Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday: September 29
- National Day: December 2-3
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