One month left for Ramadan 2025 in UAE: Likely date of Sha'ban revealed

Alsharq Tribune- Islamic World 

The crescent moon of Sha'ban, the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, will form following the conjunction of the sun and moon at 4:46 PM on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society.

Al Jarwan noted that observing the crescent moon on the same evening will be impossible, but visibility is expected on Thursday evening, January 30, 2025.

Based on astronomical calculations, Friday, January 31, will mark the beginning of Sha'ban, leaving just one month until the start of Ramadan.

The exact start of Ramadan, observed by Muslims worldwide, is determined by a moon-sighting committee. The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar is marked by fasting from dawn to dusk, increased prayers, and acts of charity, commemorating the Quran’s revelation to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

During Ramadan, the UAE enforces shorter work hours under labor laws, reducing the standard eight-hour workday to six hours.