Arabian Gulf: Ramadan comes in the winter, away from the scorching summer heat.

Arab Weather - According to astronomical calculations for the timing of the holy month of Ramadan, the holy month is expected to begin this year in the winter, making daylight hours relatively shorter compared to previous years when Ramadan coincided with the summer.

According to astronomical calculations, Ramadan falling during the winter season means temperatures will be moderate to low in most Gulf countries, with the holy month set to fall in late February 2026, God willing.

Astronomical experts indicate that the months of Ramadan in the future will fall in the winter. Astronomically speaking, Ramadan occurs in all seasons because the Hijri calendar is based on a lunar cycle of approximately 354 days, which is approximately 11 days shorter than the solar year. This causes Ramadan to advance annually at this rate according to the Gregorian calendar, rotating through the four seasons approximately every 33 years.

Fasting people in the Arabian Gulf will thus benefit from moderate weather during the daytime, with the impact of high temperatures on fasting hours, food, and drink being reduced.

And God knows best.