The sign in the windows at Saad’s (45th and Walnut).

Ramadan began on Friday and some businesses will be closed or have limited hours until late August. Saad’s Halal Restaurant (45th & Walnut) will be closed until August 27. Manakeesh Café Bakery (45th & Walnut) is open ever night, from 7:30 p.m. to midnight (taking meal orders from 8:15 p.m., serving food from 8:30). For more information go to: http://www.manakeeshcafe.com. Kabobeesh Restaurant (42nd & Chestnut) is open regular hours (Mon-Sun noon-11:00 pm) and serving free Iftar (evening meal) for neighbors who fast during this holiday. For more information and menu, visit Kabobeesh website or Facebook page.

The Philadelphia Fire Marshall’s Office has confirmed that the Feb. 16 fire at 4500 Walnut St. above Saad’s Halal Restaurant was the work of an arson.

Deputy Chief Frank Bonner would not pinpoint the exact cause of the fire, which destroyed three floors of apartments above Saad’s, but did say it was intentionally set.

“It’s an open investigation,” Bonner said today, noting that anyone with information on the fire should notify the 18th police district.

He also confirmed that the man shown in a video first released on West Philly Local being led from the building and handcuffed during the fire is not a suspect in the case.

The case now goes to detectives in the 18th police district.

The fire began on the third floor of the four-story building, trapping residents on the top floor. All the residents were rescued from the fourth floor and two people were taken to hospital for minor injuries.