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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

Hamad Al Omani, left, stars as Badr Al Mutairi in the eight-episode series A'wam Aldhalam. Photo: Shasha

Kuwaiti Ramadan series captures wrongful imprisonment of writer Badr Al Mutairi

CultureFebruary 27, 2026

The last time Ramadan fell in February was in 1995. EPA

Why this winter Ramadan feels different – and it's a breath of fresh air

LifestyleFebruary 27, 2026

Let this year's Ramadan feel lighter, quieter and closer to its true spirit

Let this year's Ramadan feel lighter, quieter and closer to its true spirit

CommentFebruary 27, 2026

Police arrested 19 people for begging during Ramadan. Jeff Topping / The National

Ras Al Khaimah Police say they arrested beggar with Dh11,000 in his possession

UAEFebruary 27, 2026

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the Edge of Life campaign to help alleviate child suffering. Photo: Wam

Dubai Ruler's Ramadan drive to feed starving children surges halfway to target

UAEFebruary 27, 2026

Coya Abu Dhabi will offer a four-course iftar menu with Peruvian-inspired dishes. Photo: Coya Abu Dhabi

Iftars to try in Abu Dhabi this Ramadan

FoodFebruary 27, 2026

Caesar: No Place, No Time draws on testimonies from Syrian detention centres during the Assad era. Photo: Shasha

Syrian Ramadan series on Assad-era prisons ignites backlash

Film & TVFebruary 27, 2026

Veteran musician Mohamed Mounir lends his voice to the Egyptian social drama Had Aqsa. Getty

Lights, camera, music: Arab pop stars behind biggest Ramadan TV dramas

Music & On-stageFebruary 26, 2026

Despite numerous hotel launches, staycation deals are getting harder to find across the UAE. Photo: Mandarin Oriental

You're not imagining it – UAE staycations are getting more expensive

LifestyleFebruary 25, 2026

Emirates Red Crescent and police are handing out iftar boxes to motorists in Dubai shortly before sunset. Antonie Robertson / The National

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Iftar boxes handed out to Dubai drivers to help reduce accidents

UAEFebruary 24, 2026

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is a global cultural attraction. Victor Besa / The National

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30 stunning mosques to visit across the UAE

CultureFebruary 24, 2026

Eid Al Fitr directly follows Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National

UAE reveals Eid Al Fitr 2026 dates for public and private sector

UAEFebruary 24, 2026

Enjoy iftar at Red Rock BBQ on Jebel Jais, the highest mountain in the UAE. Photo: Red Rock BBQ

From meals under the stars to dining in dhows: The UAE's unique iftars

FoodFebruary 24, 2026

Workshops led by Emirati talents at Zayed National Museum explore weaving, cooking, lantern-making and poetic games. AFP

Ramadan cultural activities in UAE museums, from storytelling to stargazing

Art & DesignFebruary 23, 2026

Abstain from eating or drinking in public and dress modestly during the holy month. Victor Besa / The National

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Ramadan etiquette for non-Muslims: A guide to iftar, gifts and daily customs

LifestyleFebruary 23, 2026

Residents across the UAE stock up on dates over Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National

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'I took about 1,000 kilos': Business booms for Abu Dhabi date traders

UAEFebruary 23, 2026

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