President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the government's official timings will be from 0900-1300hrs during Ramadan.

According to a notification issued by the President's Office, the official timings for Ramadan and the first seven days of Shawwal will be from 0900-1300hrs.

According to the President's Office, the official hours Ramadan was established on March 6, 2022.

As per the calendar, the first day of the upcoming fasting month will be observed on March 11.

President Dr. Muizzu has decided to observe a government shutdown on the last 10 days of every Ramadan from this year in order to encourage people to observe religious activities during Ramadan and to give as much time as possible to everyone to worship.