Thanksgiving Around the World
How do other countries celebrate Thanksgiving? We give you four thankful festivals from Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a time when Muslims around the world focus on prayer, fasting, giving to charity, and religious devotion. The last third of Ramadan is a particularly holy period, as it commemorates when the Koran's (Qu'ran) first verses were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (Mohammad or Muhammed).
Is Ramadan Start a Public Holiday?
Even though Ramadan Start falls on Saturday, March 1, 2025, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in Benin.
The month of Ramadan begins when the Waxing Crescent Moon can be observed in the evening sky.
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Thu | Mar 23 | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 2024 | Mon | Mar 11 | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 2025 | Sat | Mar 1 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2026 | Wed | Feb 18 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2027 | Mon | Feb 8 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2028 | Fri | Jan 28 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2029 | Tue | Jan 16 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
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