Cafés and restaurants allowed to remain open until 3:00 AM during Ramadan
During the month of Ramadan, food and beverage establishments are permitted to operate from 5:30 PM until 3:00 AM, while retail shops may remain open from 5:30 AM until 1:00 AM.
An "Open" sign is displayed on the door of a cafe. | iStock | iStock
The Ministry of Economic Development has announced the official operating hours for eateries and retail businesses during the upcoming month of Ramadan.
During the month of Ramadan, food and beverage outlets are permitted to operate daily from 5:30 PM until 3:00 AM. Furthermore, during the first seven days of Shawwal, these establishments may remain open from 4:30 AM until 3:00 AM daily.
Retail outlets will be permitted to remain open from 5:30 a.m. until 1:00 a.m., effective from the first day of Ramadan through the first seven days of Shawwal.
