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When does Ramadan 2026 start and why does it vary?

Ramadan, which is happening this year amid a series of crises, is expected to begin on or after 17 February, but that depends on the sighting of the moon

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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Muslim students in the US get support during Ramadan

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

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The New Arab

11 March, 2024
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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 breeds dread in crisis-hit Iraq

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
13 April, 2021
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Pilgrims gather around holy Mecca site as Ramadan begins

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
13 April, 2021
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The surprising health benefits of fasting

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab Staff

13 April, 2021
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Egypt, Lebanon announce Ramadan to start Tuesday

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
12 April, 2021
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Covid vaccine 'doesn't break Ramadan fast': British Muslim doctors

The New Arab Staff
04 March, 2021
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It's time to talk about Ramadan and eating disorders

The New Arab Staff

Mariam Khan

22 May, 2020
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Young Tunisians eat in secret despite Ramadan and lockdown

The New Arab & agencies
19 May, 2020
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Virtual Ramadan: How technology is helping Muslims stay connected

The New Arab Staff

Tahmina Begum

19 May, 2020
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The Middle East at war with coronavirus

The New Arab & agencies
24 April, 2020
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Coronavirus imperils Ramadan meals, assistance in Gaza

The New Arab & agencies
24 April, 2020
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Friday or Saturday? Muslims split over start of Ramadan

The New Arab
23 April, 2020
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For Muslim converts, an isolated Ramadan is nothing new

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Ella Linskens

23 April, 2020
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Ramadan, fasting and Covid-19: Your medical questions answered

The New Arab Staff

Sarah Khalil

22 April, 2020
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Middle East braces for grim Ramadan amid coronavirus threat

The New Arab & agencies
20 April, 2020
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UAE declares congregational Ramadan prayers 'haram' amid coronavirus pandemic

The New Arab
20 April, 2020
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Fasting strengthens the immune system, Turkey's religious chief says

The New Arab
20 April, 2020