From fasting to the sugar festival: everything you need to know about Ramadan in Zoetermeer

What exactly does Ramadan entail?

Ramadan is the name of the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. In this month, healthy Zoetermeerse Muslims of around 12 years and older fast. From sunrise to sunset, they don’t drink and smoke. So no, no sip of water in between. It is also a moment to reflect on life and to be grateful.

After sunset it is finally time for the iftar: the festive meal that everyone has been looking forward to all day. Delicious!

When will Ramadan start in 2025?

You may have noticed that Ramadan never starts on the same date. This is because the Islamic calendar is based on the moon. The fast month starts as soon as the new moon is visible. As a result, the start date shifts a few days every year.

In 2025, Ramadan will start on the evening of Friday 28 February. So fasting really starts from Saturday 1 March. And the last day of Ramadan? It falls on Saturday, March 29. During this period the sun goes down between 6.20 and 7.10 pm. So it doesn’t take very long before the stomachs can be filled again.

Which restaurants deliver in the evening?

Are you going to fast in Zoetermeer during Ramadan? Let’s face it: sometimes you don’t feel like cooking after a long day. We got you. Below are a number of restaurants in Zoetermeer that deliver during Ramadan in the evening after sunset:

• Zaytoona
• Pavarotti
• Grill palace
• Indian Taj Mahal Tandoori & Sweets
• Dolce Dulci

What is EID-Al-Fitr (Sugar Festival)?

The end of Ramadan will be celebrated this year on Sunday 30 March. This day is called EID-AL FITR, also known as the Sugar Festival! The party lasts three days and feels like a well -deserved reward. The first day starts with a prayer to show gratitude for completing Ramadan. Furthermore, the sugar festival is all about a lot of sweets, attracts everyone nice clothes and families come together.

Do you still need delicacies for the party? In this list you will find exactly the places where you should be for the tastiest sweets. Have fun already!

City -lift

Every year Zoetermeerse Muslims eat together during the city ​​-lift. In club building entrance to the Boerhaavelaan, people come together and enjoy a tasty meal together.