Though the exact dates of Islamic holidays cannot be determined in advance, due to the nature of the Islamic lunar calendar, but it said that for the year of 1432 Hijri, the first day of Ramadan was determined to be August 1, 2011.
The fast ends when the new moon is again sighted and the month of Shawwal begins. It is followed by the Eid Al-Fitr feasting and the exchange of gifts. The festive activities in the streets goes from an hour or so after sundown until early hours of the next morning.