How are the dates worked out?
Ramadan and Eid start dates follow the official Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia, and we count down to midnight Makkah time. The actual start of Ramadan and Eid is announced after the moon sighting, so it can move by one day.
Eid holidays
Private-sector Eid al-Fitr holiday is 4 days starting the day after 29 Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha is 4 days starting on the Day of Arafah. Government and schools have longer holidays per the announced calendar.
FAQ
How many days until Ramadan?
The counter at the top of the page updates every second until the first day of Ramadan, per the Umm al-Qura calendar.
Is the date confirmed?
It is the calculated Umm al-Qura date. The official announcement follows the moon sighting and can differ by a day.
When is the Day of Arafah?
On 9 Dhu al-Hijjah, followed by Eid al-Adha on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah. The Gregorian date is shown under each countdown.
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. The official announcement after the moon sighting may differ by a day.