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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?
Even though Ramadan Start falls on Saturday, March 1, 2025, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in Iraq.
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 |
| 2024 | Tue | Mar 12 | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 2025 | Sat | Mar 1 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2026 | Thu | Feb 19 | 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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