Ramadan News – Dates, Iftar, Announcements & Celebrations

Ramadan countdown: 10 health tips UAE residents need

Your physical preparation now can shape your entire experience in holy month

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Residents break their fast at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque, Dubai.

Will Ramadan be 29 or 30 days? How long is fasting?

Fasting hours are expected to reach a maximum of around 13 hours and 25 minutes

1. Ramadan timing explained: 29 or 30 days, fasting hours, and regional differences across the UAE

Who is exempt from Ramadan work hour cuts?

Operational demands mean some employees do not receive the two hour reduction

Faithful perform the prayers after Iftar on the first day of holy month of Ramadan at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque (Blue Mosque) in Dubai.

Trending: Ramadan, visa scam, new customs rules & more

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend

How the UAE determines first day of Ramadan each year

Astronomers and scholars work together to confirm the Ramadan crescent

The crescent of Ramadan is sought after sunset on the 29th day of Sha’ban, the month preceding Ramadan, by directing observation towards the western horizon.

Dubai starts approval of Ramadan Iftar meal permits

Move aims to streamline charitable initiatives and ensure smooth Ramadan distribution

Authorities aim to simplify charitable efforts and ease Ramadan aid distribution

Ramadan 2026: Here’s the likely start date in the UAE

Fasting start dates to expected long weekend, what early moon-sighting predictions reveal

Canon firing at Sheikh Zayed Masjid in Abu Dhabi on the first day of Holy month of Ramadan.

Are office and school hours shorter during Ramadan?

What employees, parents and students should know about reduced Ramadan schedules

Ask Gulf News: Are office and school hours shorter during Ramadan in the UAE?

Ramadan tents in Dubai to visit

Popular places to gather for iftar or suhoor for Ramadan 2026

The Asateer Tent at Atlantis The Palm is known for its views.

Ramadan 2026: Popular Arabic perfumes for women

Discover timeless Arabic fragrances with notes of oud, rose, amber, and more

Arabic perfumes for women are popular for all seasons and occasions. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

1,700 mosques readied for Ramadan prayers

Islamic Affairs Ministry completes maintenance and safety plans across all governorates

The Kuwait city skyline.

What is Hag Al Laila and why is it celebrated in UAE?

Hag Al Laila in UAE: Dates, cultural significance and where to celebrate

Hag Al Laila is a traditional Emirati celebration held before Ramadan. Here’s what it means, when it’s celebrated and how families mark the occasion.

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