Eid News – Dates, Announcements & Celebrations

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

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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.

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

How UAE shops plan to keep Ramadan food prices low

Here are strategies applied by UAE retailers to protect Ramadan budgets

Shoppers browse Ramadan essentials at a UAE supermarket as retailers roll out price freezes and discounts ahead of the holy month.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque sees nearly 7m guests in 2025

Cultural tours and events draw millions to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Record-breaking year for Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with 7 million visitors

Dar Al Ber aims 1.7m beneficiaries in Ramadan campaign

Dh10m allocated for food aid, zakat, iftar meals, and seasonal humanitarian projects

Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Dar Al Ber Society

Ramadan work rules in UAE: Less hours, more flexibility

Workplaces in the UAE embrace compassion and flexibility during Ramadan

UAE offices adjust for Ramadan with shorter days and more flexibility

Is Israa Wal Miraj a public holiday in the UAE?

Here’s what it means, when it falls, and whether it is a public holiday in the UAE

Israa Wal Miraj, known as the Prophet’s Ascension, Israa Wal Miraj commemorates the night when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) travelled from Masjid Al Haram in Makkah to Masjid Al Aqsa in Jerusalem.

Must-watch events shaping the UAE in 2026

From NYE bash, sporting spectacles to major cultural celebrations, fresh milestones set

People at Burj Park gather to witness the fireworks on the New years eve in Dubai

Eid holiday dates for 2026 in UAE revealed

UAE public holiday dates 2026: How many days off will UAE residents get for Eid next year?

Planning annual leave in the UAE? Find out the predicted public holiday dates for Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha 2026 (picture used for illustrative purposes).

Eid Al Fitr 2026 predicted dates are out

Plus, what will the Eid break look like?

The crescent marking the start of Ramadan 1447 AH is expected to fall on Tuesday, February 17, 2026

UAE 2026 holidays: 12 days off, 6-day weekend expected?

UAE residents can expect 12 public holidays, including Eid and a possible 6-day weekend

Plan ahead: UAE yet to confirm 2026 holidays; Islamic calendar, moon sighting guide date estimates

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