Ramadan News – Dates, Iftar, Announcements & Celebrations

Sharjah Charity to distribute 300k Iftar meals globally

Ramadan initiative under ‘Jood’ campaign aims to support vulnerable families

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How to calculate your zakat in the UAE: 2026 edition

Find out the approved online platforms and charities for Zakat Al Fitr in the UAE

Zakat Al Fitr is an obligatory charity, to be given out at the end of Ramadan, on behalf of every Muslim, young and old.

Ramadan prayer timings 2026: Imsak, Iftar time table

Check the Fajr and Maghrib prayer timings across all the emirates

UAE Ramadan timings: Imsak and Iftar in Abu Dhabi Dubai, Sharjah Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah

Don’t let poor sleep ruin your Ramadan: Doctors’ tips

Experts reveal common sleep mistakes and how to fix them ahead of Ramadan

Shorter fasting hours, but sleep still matters: Doctors advise gradual adjustments to bedtime and wake-up routines to stay energised during Ramadan 2026 in the UAE. (Photo for representation purposes only)

Are you entitled to overtime pay during Ramadan?

Any time worked beyond the reduced schedule is legally treated as overtime

Residents enjoy the first iftar of the holy month of Ramadan at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque, popularly known as the
Blue Mosque, in Dubai.

Ramadan countdown: 10 health tips UAE residents need

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

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.

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