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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

The writer found Ramadan is about not only abstaining from food in the daytime, but also being mindful of one’s words and behaviour throughout. EPA

A non-Muslim's Ramadan: What I learnt from my first month of fasting

WellbeingMarch 20, 2026

Security firm CloudSEK said it has uncovered a stealth malware campaign targeting shoppers in the Middle East during Ramadan. Getty Images

Criminals use fake Ramadan deals to clean out victims' bank accounts

MENAMarch 19, 2026

Biaggio Ali Walsh, left, on his way to victory over Adryan Grundy last August. Picture: PFL

Biaggio Ali Walsh, grandson of Muhammad Ali, dreams of fighting in Dubai

Combat SportsMarch 19, 2026

Eid Al Fitr will begin in the UAE and across the Arab world on Friday. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Eid Al Fitr 2026 to begin on Friday, UAE announces

UAEMarch 18, 2026

Worshippers gather at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque as the end of Ramadan draws near. Victor Besa / The National

Worshippers gather for Laylat Al Qadr at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

UAEMarch 16, 2026

Ramadan in the 20th century photo essay shorthand gif. The National

A century of Ramadan in 25 photographs

MENAMarch 13, 2026

The Bus of Goodness campaign has distributed 135,000 iftar meals across Dubai.

Dubai's Bus of Goodness campaign delivers 135,000 iftar meals to construction workers

UAEMarch 13, 2026

Night prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

UAE residents unite for Ramadan prayers and community events amid Iran crisis

UAEMarch 12, 2026

Syed Usman Shah featuring in Heathrow's Welcome poster campaign. Photo: London Heathrow Airport

London market trader takes on anti-Muslim trolls with free dates

UKMarch 11, 2026

Mamdani explosive Gif

Home-made bomb thrown outside Zohran Mamdani’s New York residence at anti-Muslim protest

USMarch 09, 2026

Worshippers gather for Friday prayers in Al Qasba Mosque in Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan / The National

Thousands attend Friday prayers across UAE despite security alerts

UAEMarch 06, 2026

Prayers were held on a street near Ras Al Amud Mosque, overlooking the Al Aqsa compound, Jerusalem. AFP

Al Aqsa silent for Friday prayers as Iran war empties Jerusalem

MENAMarch 06, 2026

Late-night prayers draw larger crowds to mosques during the final stretch of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National

The last 10 days of Ramadan: How to prepare for the final nights

CultureMarch 04, 2026

Meera Almidfa stars in the Ramadan series Dara 1961 as well as horror film Baab. Photo: Meera Almidfa

Emirati actress Meera Almidfa on her childhood memories and what moves her most

TN MagazineMarch 03, 2026

Ramadan is said to be the month the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The A to Z of Ramadan, from adhan to zakat

CultureMarch 01, 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

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