According to the preliminary calculations of the Emirates Astronomy Society, the holy month of Ramadan is likely to begin on Thursday, February 19. Based on this estimation, we are currently 139 days away from Ramadan.
The society’s chairman, Ibrahim Al Jarwan, stated that the start of Ramadan will depend on the sighting of the new moon. The new moon is expected to be “born” at 4:01 p.m. Abu Dhabi time on Tuesday, February 17. However, it will set just one minute after sunset, meaning the moon will not be visible to the naked eye that evening. Therefore, subject to the official confirmation by the Moon Sighting Committee, Ramadan is expected to begin on Thursday, February 19.
Al Jarwan further mentioned that in Abu Dhabi, fasting hours at the beginning of the month will be around 12 hours and 46 minutes, gradually increasing to 13 hours and 25 minutes by the end of Ramadan. The daylight duration will be about 11 hours and 32 minutes at the start and will extend to 12 hours and 12 minutes toward the end.
At the beginning of Ramadan, temperatures in Abu Dhabi are expected to range between 16°C and 28°C, influenced by northern winter winds. Toward the end of the month, the temperature may rise to 19°C–32°C, accompanied by spring weather and westerly winds.
Al Jarwan also noted that rainfall is expected throughout the month of Ramadan, consistent with seasonal averages, with precipitation possibly exceeding 15 millimeters.