Thursday, January 18, 2024
Ramadan 2024 is expected to start from this date in the Middle East and Gulf regions
The Holy month Ramadan 2024 is expected to start on or around March 11th this year. The fasting hours will be different in each country depending on their location from 12 hours to over 17 hours is what the range should be this year. Breaking News : Saudi Arabia lifts 3-Years ban on Expat workers who left Kingdom on Exit re-entry visa
There are less than two months left until the holy month of Ramadan starts, so Muslims all over the world will soon start getting ready for it.
- Muslims all over the world celebrate the month of Ramadan by fasting from sunrise to sunset, during this time, they do not eat or drink. As a complement to fasting, people often share their meals with each other in iftars, which promotes community and show care for those who are less fortunate.
Ramadan 2024 will begin in the Winter in the Middle East :
Ramadan 2024 will begin in the winter this year. Ibrahim al-Jarwan, who is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomy Society, says that winter began on December 22 and will end on March 20.
- The end of the Holy Month, Eid al-Fitr, is likely to happen on or around April 10. Both public and private sector workers in countries where Muslims make up the majority will celebrate the holiday during Eid. Recommend : Electric Air taxis to transport pilgrims from Jeddah to Makkah soon
- In Saudi Arabia, however, the Moon-sighting group usually confirms the exact start of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr closer to the dates.
Fasting Hours in Saudi Arabia and in the Gulf area :
Depending on the location you are in the Gulf and Middle East, such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt, the hours of fasting will likely be between 13 and 15 hours.
Places with longest Fasting hours this Ramadan 2024 (about 15 to 18 hours) in the World :
1. Greenland's Nuuk
2. Iceland's Reykjavik
3. Helsinki, Finland
4. Glasgow, Scotland
5. Canada's Ottawa
6. London, UK
7. France's Paris
8. The city of Zurich in Switzerland
9. Italy's Rome
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Places with less fasting hours in Ramadan 2024 (About 12 to 14 hours) :
1. New Zealand's Christchurch
2. Chile's Puerto Montt
3. Jakarta, Indonesia
4. Kenya's Nairobi
5. Karachi, Pakistan
6. New Delhi, India
Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia during Ramadan 2024 :
Every year, In honor of the Eid Al-Fitr, Saudi Arabia declares a four-day public holiday for the private and non-profit sectors. However, for Public sector workers the Eid Al-Fitr holiday will be from 5 to many holidays, as per the announcement that time. While in the UAE, people had five days off from work in celebration of Eid Al-Fitr.
- In Muslim countries, people can expect the same number of days off this year. More information on Eid holidays will be released closer to that date. Watch on YouTube : New update on non-Saudi vehicles in Saudi Arabia
