Ramadan 2026
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection, and community. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib).
Expected Dates by Authority
| Authority | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia (Official Sighting) (24 countries) | February 18, 2026 | March 19, 2026 |
| Umm al-Qura (Calculated) (25 countries) | February 18, 2026 | March 19, 2026 |
| Diyanet (Turkey) (5 countries) | February 18, 2026 | March 19, 2026 |
| MABIMS (Southeast Asia) (6 countries) | February 18, 2026 | March 19, 2026 |
| MARA (Oman) (1 countries) | February 18, 2026 | March 19, 2026 |
| Astronomical Calculation (1 countries) | February 18, 2026 | March 19, 2026 |
| Ruet-e-Hilal (Pakistan) (5 countries) | February 19, 2026 (+1 day) | March 20, 2026 |
| Habous (Morocco) (11 countries) | February 19, 2026 (+1 day) | March 20, 2026 |
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Prayer Times During Ramadan
About Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection, and community. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib). Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on February 18, 2026, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon.
Ramadan holds special significance as the month in which the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through the Angel Jibreel (Gabriel). It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The last ten nights of Ramadan include Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Decree), which is described in the Quran as "better than a thousand months." Muslims increase their worship, charity, and recitation of the Quran throughout this blessed month.