Additionally, residents in the UAE celebrated the crescent moon sighting, confirming that Ramadan will begin on March 1. Consequently, this clear signal marks the end of Shaban’s 29-day cycle. Moreover, Islamic months on the Hijri calendar run for 29 or 30 days.
Furthermore, weather forecasts promise light rainfall and cloudy skies during Ramadan’s early days. Additionally, the National Council of Meteorology predicts pleasant conditions that help residents observe fasts comfortably.
Moreover, fasting hours will significantly drop noticeably this year. Previously, last Ramadan fasting lasted between 13 hours and 16 minutes to nearly 14 hours. Furthermore, currently fasting times will approximately range from 12 hours 58 minutes to 13 hours 13 minutes
In addition, the UAE introduced reduced work hours for the holy month. Moreover, private sector employees will work 2.5 hours less daily. In contrast, government workers get a 3.5-hour reduction from Monday to Thursday and 1.5 hours less on Friday. Additionally, in Dubai, government employees may choose flexible hours on Fridays. They must complete five-and-a-half hours from Monday to Thursday.
Furthermore, schools revised their schedules. Public school students choose between online and in-person classes on Fridays. Moreover, Dubai extends this option to private schools. Meanwhile, supermarkets and retailers offer discounts. This includes hypermarkets, home furnishing stores, electronics shops, and automobile distributors. Discounts encourage bulk shopping before Ramadan.
Importantly, Ramadan holds deep significance for Muslims worldwide. Furthermore, in the UAE’s diverse society, locals and visitors honor fasting individuals’ religious sentiments. Additionally, basic etiquettes clearly require avoiding aggressive behavior, loud music, and inappropriate clothing in public.
Finally, the updated Ramadan schedule and community measures promise a harmonious start to the holy month in the UAE. Consequently, local residents can observe Ramadan with ease and respect.
