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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?
Ramadan Start is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, March 2, 2025 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in India.
The month of Ramadan begins when the Waxing Crescent Moon can be observed in the evening sky.
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About Ramadan Start
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Fri | Mar 24 | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 2024 | Tue | Mar 12 | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 2025 | Sun | Mar 2 | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 2026 | Thu | Feb 19 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2027 | Tue | Feb 9 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2028 | Sat | Jan 29 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2029 | Wed | Jan 17 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2030 | Sun | Jan 6 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2030 | Thu | Dec 26 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
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