Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces that Jews will be prohibited from visiting the Temple Mount for the remainder of Ramadan, following raids by Israeli forces on the al-Aqsa Mosque last week. National security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir condemns the decision. 2023-04-11
Morocco announces a nationwide curfew during Ramadan from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to combat the spread of COVID-19. 2021-04-7
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces that a full weekend lockdown will be put in place during Ramadan and that restaurants will only be able to offer delivery and takeout due to an increasing number of high-risk cities across the country. 2021-03-29
The government bans vehicles from entering or leaving the Jakarta metropolitan area to prevent Mudik, a local observance in which migrants and migrant workers return home for Ramadan. 2020-04-24
Saudi Arabia announces the Great Mosque of Mecca and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, the two holiest mosques in Islam, will remain closed throughout Ramadan this year. 2020-04-20
Saudi Arabia blocks all foreign pilgrims from entering the country. This block happens just before the Ramadan fasting. 2020-02-27
A car bomb in Khan Bani Saad City massacres more than 100 people, mostly Shias, celebrating the Eid after end of Ramadan. ISIL claims responsibility. 2015-07-17
A truce brokered by the United Nations due to last for the remainder of Ramadan is broken within an hour with both sides exchanging blame. 2015-07-11
In Istanbul, Turkish police forces interrupt the LGBT pride parade, which was refused this year due to the holy month Ramadan, by firing water cannons and rubber pellets. 2015-06-28
Supporters and opponents of deposed President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi hold rallies on the first Friday of Ramadan. 2013-07-12