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          Ramadan 2026

          Ramadan is the holiest month of the year for Muslims and is marked by fasting and prayer. Ramadan 2026 is expected to start in mid-February and will be followed by Eid Al Fitr on about March 19

          Members of the Abed family warm up by a fire in a displacement camp in southern Gaza. Muslim communities in Palestine will try to celebrate Ramadan as best they can. AP

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          Sheikh Mohamed orders release of almost 1,300 prisoners ahead of Ramadan

          UAEFebruary 27, 2025
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          UAE consumers plan to avoid excess and shop with purpose during Ramadan

          MoneyFebruary 27, 2025
          An astronomer looks out for the crescent moon in Mushrif Park in Dubai in 2021. Pawan Singh / The National

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          UAEFebruary 26, 2025
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          Dubai’s Ramadan cannon locations for 2025 announced

          UAEFebruary 24, 2025
          Ramadan is expected to start on March 1. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

          Ramadan working hours announced for UAE private sector

          UAEFebruary 24, 2025
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          Abu Dhabi astronomy centre predicts first day of Ramadan

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          Ramadan working hours announced for public sector

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