With Ramadan 2025 fast approaching, Muslims across the UAE are gearing up for a month of devotion and self-reflection. And as the holy month nears, daily routines begin to change — work and school hours are adjusted, and the pace of life slows, creating an atmosphere of prayer, community, and giving.
During Ramadan, devoted Muslims in the UAE will stop eating and drinking from dawn to dusk. Special nightly prayers called Taraweeh will be performed at mosques around the country. During the last ten days of the month, special Qiyam ul layl prayers will last through the night.
When will Ramadan 2025 begin?
The crescent moon indicating the start of Shaaban, the Hijri month that precedes Ramadan, was spotted on Thursday, January 31. As per the Hijri calendar published by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Awqf), it is likely that Ramadan is going to start on March 1 this year. However, the exact start date will be subjected to the sighting of the moon.
