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Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a time when Muslims around the world focus on prayer, fasting, giving to charity, and religious devotion. The last third of Ramadan is a particularly holy period, as it commemorates when the Koran's (Qu'ran) first verses were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (Mohammad or Muhammed).
Is Ramadan begins a Public Holiday?
Even though Ramadan begins falls on 2025年3月1日星期六, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in Saudi Arabia.
The month of Ramadan begins when the Waxing Crescent Moon can be observed in the evening sky.
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 星期五 | 4月24日 (五) | Ramadan begins | Observance |
| 2021 | 星期二 | 4月13日 (二) | Ramadan begins | Observance |
| 2022 | 星期六 | 4月2日 (六) | Ramadan begins | Observance |
| 2023 | 星期四 | 3月23日 (四) | Ramadan begins | Observance |
| 2024 | 星期一 | 3月11日 (一) | Ramadan begins | Observance |
| 2025 | 星期六 | 3月1日 (六) | Ramadan begins | Observance |
| 2026 | 星期三 | 2月18日 (三) | Ramadan begins (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2027 | 星期一 | 2月8日 (一) | Ramadan begins (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2028 | 星期五 | 1月28日 (五) | Ramadan begins (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2029 | 星期二 | 1月16日 (二) | Ramadan begins (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2030 | 星期日 | 1月6日 (日) | Ramadan begins (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2030 | 星期四 | 12月26日 (四) | Ramadan begins (Tentative Date) | Observance |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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