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Ramadan 2026
World
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When does Ramadan 2026 start and why does it vary?

Several Muslim-majority countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, have announced 18 February as the first day of Ramadan.

The New Arab Staff
06 February, 2026
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Rooza cookbook: Nadiya Hussain’s Ramadan recipes to your kitchen

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Sarah Shaffi

12 February, 2025
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World
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Muslim students in the US get support during Ramadan

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 March, 2024
Ramadan 2024
Ramadan 2024
Health
Lifestyle
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Ramadan: The surprising health benefits of fasting

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab

11 March, 2024
Ramadan 2024
MENA
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Saudi Arabia to begin Ramadan on Monday as crescent spotted

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
10 March, 2024
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Ramadan 2024
Society
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Ramadan 2024 explained: Facts, traditions, celebrations

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab

06 March, 2024
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Society
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British Muslims labour through Ramadan to make ends meet

06 April, 2023
Month of Ramadan a welcome distraction for weary Syrians
Ramadan
Society
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Ramadan a welcome distraction for weary Syrians

Danny Makki

Danny Makki

04 April, 2023
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MENA
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This Ramadan, Gazans stays healthy along the corniche

Sally Ibrahim
03 April, 2023
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Ramadan
Perspectives

Ramadan: Rethinking zakat for Muslim political prisoners

Dr Asim Qureshi

Asim Qureshi

31 March, 2023
Ramadan
Ramadan
Lifestyle
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The surprising health benefits of fasting

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab

22 March, 2023
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Offbeat
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UAE astronaut says not required to fast during Ramadan

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 January, 2023
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MENA
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Outcry after Egypt fatwa calls non-Muslims 'infidel'

Thaer Mansour
13 April, 2022
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Ramadan
Voices

Ramadan: removing my rose-tinted glasses to see what matters

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Yassmin Abdel-Magied

31 March, 2022
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Ramadan
Yalla! Let’s Eat
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Ramadan Stories From The Kitchen: Two-way sambousak made twice-as-nice

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Amina Al-Saigh

11 May, 2021
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Yalla! Let’s Eat
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Ramadan Stories From The Kitchen: Egg-cellent Palestinian eggplant

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Sarah Shaweesh

04 May, 2021
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Ramadan
Yalla! Let’s Eat
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Ramadan Stories From The Kitchen: Mouth-watering lamb koftes

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Ilhan Abdi

27 April, 2021
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UK
Society
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Ramadan, fasting and Covid-19: Your medical questions answered

The New Arab Staff

Sarah Khalil

27 April, 2021
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Society
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British Muslims forge digital pathways to family during Ramadan

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Narjas Zatat

27 April, 2021
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Society
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Muslim leaders and NHS urge continued vaccinations over Ramadan

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Yousra Samir Imran

21 April, 2021
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Ramadan
Society
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Common misconceptions about Ramadan

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab Staff

14 April, 2021