About this Study Set
This study set covers Middle East Holidays through
15 practice questions.
A look at significant upcoming holidays and cultural events in the Middle East for 2025, including Islamic observances and regional festivals. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 15 questions from the
Middle East Cultural & Religious Calendar 2025: Key Events & Predictions study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
When is Ramadan 2025 expected to begin in Saudi Arabia, according to astronomical calculations and moon sighting predictions?
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A
February 28, 2025
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B
March 1, 2025
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C
March 2, 2025
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D
February 27, 2025
2
Which major Islamic pilgrimage is expected to take place from June 4th to June 9th, 2025?
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A
Umrah
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B
Hajj
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C
Ziyarah
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D
Tawaf
3
The Sharjah Light Festival, a spectacle of art and light, is scheduled to illuminate the city in which month of 2025?
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A
January
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B
February
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C
March
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D
April
4
The Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is scheduled to take place from December 4th to 13th, 2025. What edition will this be?
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A
Third
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B
Fourth
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C
Fifth
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D
Sixth
5
Which event, a key highlight on Dubai's cultural calendar, runs from December 13, 2024, to January 19, 2025?
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A
Dubai Shopping Festival
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B
Dubai International Film Festival
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C
Dubai Art Fair
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D
Dubai Jazz Festival
6
What is the predicted date for Eid al-Fitr in 2025, marking the end of Ramadan?
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A
March 29, 2025
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B
March 30, 2025
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C
March 31, 2025
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D
April 1, 2025
7
The AlUla Arts Festival in Saudi Arabia is scheduled to take place from January 16 to February 22 of which year?
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A
2024
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B
2025
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C
2026
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D
2027
8
The Bahrain International Music Festival is set to bring together musicians from around the world in which month of 2024?
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A
September
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B
October
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C
November
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D
December
9
What major global event for the gaming and iGaming industry will be held in Dubai from February 23 to 25, 2025?
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A
Global Gaming Expo
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B
SiGMA Eurasia
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C
ICE London
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D
G2E Las Vegas
10
The Kuwait International Film Festival is scheduled for which month in 2024?
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A
October
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B
November
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C
December
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D
January
11
Which significant Islamic event follows Ramadan and involves fasting, prayer, and reflection, with its 2025 dates predicted to be around March 1st to March 29th?
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A
Eid al-Adha
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B
Hajj
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C
Ramadan
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D
Ashura
12
The Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts, celebrating Arab music, dance, poetry, and art, is an annual event held in which country?
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A
Egypt
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B
Jordan
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C
Lebanon
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D
Syria
13
The Fes Festival of World Sacred Music, a distinctive music gathering showcasing traditional and spiritual music from around the globe, is held in which Moroccan city?
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A
Marrakech
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B
Casablanca
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C
Fes
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D
Rabat
14
The Baalbeck International Festival, a landmark event in the Arab world, is held in which country?
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A
Syria
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B
Iraq
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C
Lebanon
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D
Jordan
15
What is the predicted start date for Hajj in 2025, corresponding to the 8th of Dhul Hijjah?
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A
June 4, 2025
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B
June 5, 2025
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C
June 6, 2025
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D
June 7, 2025
