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Ramadan 2026 fasting hours in UAE: A week-by-week guide
Fasting times during this year’s Ramadan (2026) will be significantly shorter than they were last year, providing a welcome respite to worshippers who fast from dawn until dusk. The start of Ramadan advances by 10 to 12 days every year
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Will shorter Ramadan hours affect UAE workplace output?
Ramadan hours for private sector employees will be shorter this year with working hours reduced by 2 hours during the month of fasting. Though workers will have less time to fit eight hours’ worth of work into six, HR experts say Ramadan will
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UAE: Residents turn regular intermittent fasting into 9-day Dhul Hijjah devotion
Although she won’t be performing Hajj, Faryal Mustafa of Abu Shagara, Sharjah is keen on taking advantage of the spiritually uplifting days of Dhul Hijjah. She plans to fast throughout the month’s first nine days to increase her rewards.
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Ramadan in UAE: Non-Muslim volunteers join fasting Muslims to distribute iftar in labour camps
Since the onset of Ramadan, volunteers have shown a remarkable degree of empathy by going directly to the labor housing in Al Quoz after their
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Fasting, wearing abaya: How UAE non-Muslims are embracing the spirit of Ramadan
More Non-Muslim Expats in UAE Doing This to Celebrate Ramadan You watch of them fast with their Muslim friends, and then you hear them
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Ramadan 2025: Best low-intensity workouts to stay fit, energised and focused while fasting
Ramadan encourages spiritual growth and self-discipline but maintaining physical activity while fasting can present difficulties. Experiencing low
Read MoreWhy Ramadan is unique this year
Abu Dhabi: Is Ramadan 2025 any different? Well, the first day of Ramadan which fell on Saturday, March 1, in most of the Islamic world, marked an unlikely coincidence this year: The start of the lunar (Hijri) month matched the beginning
Read MoreRamadan in UAE: How to ensure productivity in the workplace while fasting
The practice of fasting leads to reduced workplace productivity since it impacts both energy levels and cognitive performance as well as emotional control. UAE medical professionals state that fasting-related impacts on productivity appear strongest
Read MoreUAE: Can fasting during Ramadan make your skin glow?
Medical professionals explain that fasting activates natural healing responses that enable the body to direct its resources toward repairing cells and rejuvenation processes. The expected start of the holy month will be March 1 based on the
Read MoreRamadan 2025: UAE experts reveal which side is healthier to sleep on during fasting
According to the latest sleep survey results 80 per cent of UAE residents choose to sleep on their side because this position is connected to enhanced brain cleansing during deep sleep. Health professionals have noted the essential impact of
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