When is Ramadan in 2012?
When is Ramadan in 2012 at UAE?
Ramadan in 2012 will start on Friday, the 20th of July and will continue for 30 days until Saturday, the 18th of August.
Based on sightability in North America, in 2012 Ramadan will start in North America a day later - on Saturday, the 21st of July.
Note that in the Muslim calender, a holiday begins on the sunset of the previous day, so observing Muslims will celebrate Ramadan on the sunset of Thursday, the 19th of July.
Although Ramadan is always on the same day of the Islamic calendar, the date on the Gregorian calendar varies from year to year, since the Gregorian calendar is a solar calendar and the Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar. This difference means Ramadan moves in the Gregorian calendar approximately 11 days every year. The date of Ramadan may also vary from country to country depending on whether the moon has been sighted or not.
The dates provided here are based on the dates adopted by the Fiqh Council of North America for the celebration of Ramadan.
Eid Al Fitr dates for Dubai and UAE
| Year | Eid Al Fitr start | Eid Al Fitr end | Public sector | Private sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 19 August 2012 | |||
| 2011 | 31 August 2011 | 02 September 2011 | 28 Aug - 03 Sep 2011 | 01-02 Shawwal |
| 2010 | 10 September 2010 | 12 September 2010 | 29 Ramadan - 03 Shawal | 01-02 Shawwal |
| 2009 | 20 September 2009 | 22 September 2009 | 19-22 September 2009 | 19-21 September 2009 |
| 2008 | 30 September 2008 | 29 Sep - 04 Oct 2008 | 30 Sep - 01 Oct 2008 |
- Dates in italics are approximate or estimates only until confirmed by moon sighting committee
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