Ramadan 2026

Ramadan changes the tempo of the UAE. Work and school timings get shorter, days begin earlier and mosques overflow with worshippers as daily life adjusts around dawn-to-dusk fasting, prayer timings and reflection.

Khaleej Times' Ramadan 2026 brings together context and lived experience from across the country, capturing how the holy month is observed, understood and celebrated in the UAE.

From the quiet focus of the daytime fast to families and friends gathering at iftar, Ramadan is both personal and communal. Mosques fill for nightly Taraweeh prayers; workplaces and schools adjust their schedules; and acts of charity unfold throughout the day.

Across the UAE's diverse population, the month is experienced in different ways. For some, it is a time of worship, routine and spiritual renewal. For others, it is a period of learning, adjustment and participation in a culture rooted in generosity and respect.

Through explainers, human stories and on-the-ground reporting, Khaleej Times' Ramadan 2026 documents the month as it unfolds: From daily prayers and fasting traditions to community initiatives, food and the lead-up to Eid Al Fitr, the Islamic festival that marks the end of Ramadan.

Whether you are observing fasting hours, supporting someone who is, or experiencing the holy month in the UAE as part of daily life, you will find everything you need to know about Ramadan 2026 here.