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Ramadan 2026: UAE schools announce 12-day holiday and shorter school days | World News

UAE Schools Reveal Ramadan Timetable and Holiday List / Image: file As the holy month of Ramadan approaches (expected to begin on February 19, 2026), the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have structured a calendar that prioritizes both learning and spiritual reflection. This year’s schedule is uniquely balanced; […]

UAE announces prayer timings for today: Fajr at 5:37am, Maghrib at sunset | World News

Prayer timings announced for today, Fajr at 5:37am and Maghrib at 6:09pm / Image: file Across the seven Emirates, the call to prayer provides a moment of reflection amidst the country’s fast-paced lifestyle. For Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (AWQAF) has released the official timings. In the capital, […]

Will Saudi Arabia schools stay open in Ramadan 2026? Ministry of Education new rules explained | World News

Saudi schools announce Ramadan 2026 attendance policy / AI Images As Ramadan 2026 approaches, the Saudi Ministry of Education has issued official guidance on student attendance and school schedules during the holy month. This move is part of a broader effort to balance academic continuity with the special circumstances of fasting and worship that Ramadan […]

Saudi Arabia Ramadan 2026 moon sighting date: KSA Supreme Court calls on Muslims to sight Al Hijri 1447 crescent

Saudi Arabia Supreme Court Calls for Ramadan 2026 Crescent Moon Sighting As Ramadan approaches in 2026, the Supreme Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has once again issued its annual call for Muslims across the country to observe the crescent moon to determine the official start of the holy month. According to an official […]

Ramadan 2026: Expected dates, fasting hours, and seasonal shifts explained | World News

Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin February 19, bringing 12 to 13 hour fasts worldwide/Representative Image Muslims across the world are preparing for the start of Ramadan 2026, with growing attention on daily fasting hours after several years of longer, more demanding summer fasts. Astronomical estimates suggest the upcoming holy month will offer comparatively moderate […]

Is Ramadan 2026 delayed? Saudi Arabia confirms no Shaaban Moon sighting | World News

Shaaban crescent not sighted in Saudi Arabia / AI Image Saudi Arabia’s official moon-sighting committees reported that the crescent moon marking the start of Shaaban 1447 AH was not sighted on the evening of January 18, 2026. As a result, Monday, January 19, 2026, will be observed as the 30th day of Rajab, and the […]

Umrah packages touch Dh8,000 as Ramadan 2026 travel demand rises in UAE | World News

High demand lifts Ramadan 2026 Umrah package prices / AI Illustration As the crescent moon for Ramadan 2026 is expected to appear around February 19, thousands of UAE residents are already eyeing the journey of a lifetime. Performing Umrah during the Holy Month is often described as having the spiritual reward equivalent to Hajj, leading […]

Ramadan Souq returns to Dubai this Jan for 25-day celebration: Dates, time, location, live performances and what to expect in Deira

Mark Your Calendars: Dubai’s Beloved Ramadan Souq Reopens This January Dubai Municipality has officially announced the much-anticipated return of the Ramadan Souq, a beloved cultural and shopping experience in the heart of Deira’s historic Grand Souq area. The fourth edition of the souq will open on January 17, 2026, at Old Municipality Street Square and […]

Want to donate this Ramadan? Sharjah launches new app to make giving easier | World News

This Ramadan, donating gets easier as Sharjah launches new app / AI Generated Image As the crescent moon for Ramadan 2026 approaches, Sharjah is already lighting the way for a season of immense kindness. Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has officially pulled back the curtain on its most ambitious seasonal drive yet, titled the “Joud” campaign. […]

Muhammad Yunus accused of ‘special affection’ for a party after meet with BNP

Yunus accused of ‘spl affection’ for a party after meet with BNP (Photo: ANI) DHAKA: Hardline Jamaat-e-Islami and the newly formed NCP, which had backed Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus‘s decision to hold the national election in April, on Saturday accused him of partiality, a day after he and BNP reached a “preliminary understanding” to […]