The Establishment Division has revised federal government office hours for Ramazan, aiming to support fasting individuals while maintaining operational efficiency. The notification specifies that five-day week offices will work from 9 am to 3 pm and six-day week offices from 9 am to 2 pm. On Fridays, hours are adjusted to 9 am to 12:30 pm for prayers.
With Ramazan starting soon, astrologers predict its onset in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Gulf countries around March 11, based on astronomical data. The date awaits the confirmation of the Central Sighting of the Crescent Committee’s moon sighting.
Saudi Arabia’s Dr. Sharaf Al-Safani notes that the new moon will be visible shortly after sunset in Makkah, initiating Ramazan’s confirmation process. After 26 years, Ramazan falls in winter this year, beginning a cycle through different seasons over the next 15 years, offering a unique fasting experience.
