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Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of February 28, 2025, and end on the evening of March 30, 2025. Because the Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, the exact start and end dates of Ramadan depend on sightings of the crescent moon. Each year, Ramadan lasts twenty-nine or thirty days. Eid al-Fitr is the religious holiday celebrated the day after Ramadan.
Muslims observing Ramadan abstain from eating and drinking from dawn—approximately an hour and a half before sunrise—until dusk every day during Ramadan. Many Muslims may be exempt from fasting for all or part of Ramadan, including those who are ill, pregnant, breastfeeding, or traveling. It is a common practice to eat a meal and pray right before dawn and right after sunset during Ramadan. In addition to the five daily prayers, additional nighttime and early morning prayers are recommended during the month, which are performed communally in Masjids.
Employers can consider flexible work hours and/or telework to accommodate Muslim employees’ religious needs. Some employees may need to request time off to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which is marked by special prayers and services.
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