Start Date
September 26, 2071
End Date
October 24, 2071
Days Remaining
16606 days
Hijri Year
1495 AH
Ramadan countdown in Saudi Arabia
Ramadan 2073 falls in Autumn, making fasting hours short and manageable — between 11 and 12 hours per day. Use the Ramadan 2073 countdown above to track exactly how many days and hours remain.
Ramadan 2073 begins on Saturday — one of the shortest fasting periods in recent years compared to summer Ramadans.
How many fasting hours in Ramadan 2073? And how difficult is it? Find the full details in the cards below.
Fasting Hours in Saudi Arabia
Average daily fasting hours across all Saudi cities
* Approximate average fasting hours based on mid-Ramadan calculation
Prayer Times in Saudi Arabia
Today's prayer times — select your city
Complete Ramadan 2073 Guide for Expats in Saudi Arabia
Everything you need to know about living and working in Saudi Arabia during Ramadan
What Changes in Saudi Arabia During Ramadan
- Working hours reduced to 6 hours per day by Saudi labor law
- Restaurants and cafes closed during daylight hours in public
- No eating, drinking, or smoking in public during fasting hours
- Shopping malls open late — some until 2-3 AM
- Traffic is extremely heavy 1 hour before Iftar (sunset)
- Government offices open shorter hours
- Many businesses switch to evening schedules
Etiquette Guide for Non-Muslims & Expats
- Do NOT eat, drink, or smoke in public during daylight hours
- Dress more conservatively — cover shoulders and knees
- Avoid playing loud music in public
- Greet Muslims with 'Ramadan Kareem' (رمضان كريم)
- If invited to Iftar — it is a great honor, accept if possible
- Wait for the host to begin eating before you start at Iftar
- Try to avoid scheduling important meetings just before Iftar
Work & Business During Ramadan
- Saudi Labor Law Article 98: Max 6 working hours per day during Ramadan
- Many companies shift to split shifts or evening hours
- Productivity may be lower in mornings — schedule important work accordingly
- Deadlines: Many Saudis prefer to complete work before Ramadan starts
- Avoid scheduling lunches or dinner business meetings
- Iftar is the best time for business dinners with Saudi partners
Traffic & Timing Tips
- Avoid driving 30-60 minutes before Maghrib prayer — worst traffic of the day
- Best time to drive: morning after Fajr until mid-afternoon
- Grocery stores get very crowded 2-3 hours before Iftar
- Best time to shop: after Isha prayer (late evening)
- Food delivery apps are extremely busy just after Iftar
- Parking near mosques is difficult during Taraweeh prayer times
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