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          Ramadan 2026

          Ramadan is the holiest month of the year for Muslims and is marked by fasting and prayer. Ramadan 2026 is expected to start in mid-February and will be followed by Eid Al Fitr on about March 19

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          An astronomer looks out for the Ramadan crescent moon in Dubai's Mushrif Park. Pawan Singh / The National

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          Laylat Al Qadr at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Victor Besa / The National

          Worshippers gather at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque as end of Ramadan draws near

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          A dabke dance lesson followed an open iftar event in East London in aid of Palestinians in Gaza. Lemma Shehadi / The National

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