Ramadan operating hours and special iftar offers from C&C

26 February, 2025

As the month of Ramadan is expected to begin on Saturday, March 1, Campus and Community (C&C) would like to wish everyone Ramadan Kareem. May this Ramadan bring joy, health and prosperity to you and your families. 

Download the shareable KAUST Ramadan greeting card here.

For a curated list of Ramadan festivities, offers and specials, visit our Ramadan page. 

 

 

During the holy month of Ramadan, operational hours are adjusted for retail shops and restaurants, off-campus buses, recreation facilities and programs, and more. Learn about these changes below:  

Food and retail operating hours  

The food and retail working hours are updated regularly on their respective pages on the C&C website. Please check the Restaurant and Retail pages often, as timings sometimes change throughout the month.  

Special Ramadan offers  

Many of our restaurants, retailers and service providers have special iftar promotions during the month of Ramadan. Check the offers page to learn more.  

For people who are not fasting 

Food and restaurant options that are open at lunchtime can be found on the restaurant page. This information includes the opening hours of the Campus and Facilities Diner and other restaurants open for breakfast and lunch.  

We would like to remind community members who are not fasting to refrain from eating, drinking, and smoking in public areas.  

Pet Services 

Vet clinic hours will be adjusted in Ramadan to the below timings.  

  • IAC Clinic Services: Tuesdays, 11.00a.m. – 2.30 p.m. (by appointment only, no walk-ins) 
  • Royal Pet clinic services: Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
  • Royal Pet grooming services: Sundays & Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

 
Recreation 

All recreation centers other than the Island Recreation Club and Safaa Golf Club will have an adjusted time for Ramadan and will be open for a longer time at night. Outdoor Fields and Astro Pitches will stay open until 12:30 a.m. with the last booking taking place at 11:30 p.m. 

Click on the below links to see updated timings of: 

KAUST Health  

  • Clinic hours will remain unchanged, operating from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday to Thursday.  
  • IMC and First Clinic will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and then from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The Patient Liaison Office schedule will also be adjusted accordingly. 

Transportation  

The schedules for the work haul, medical, Thuwal and shopping buses have been adjusted and are available to review on the Bus Services page.   

Makkah buses will be offered on a daily basis and Madinah buses will be offered every weekend. Bookings for off-campus buses need to be made on KAUSTCentral. 

For a curated list of Ramadan festivities, offers and specials, visit our Ramadan page. 

 

 

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