Muslims across the globe observe Ramadan as a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, community building and fasting. The Islamic lunar calendar consists of 12 months, and the ninth month is known as Ramadan.
The year 2026 will see Ramadan beginning on February 17th (Tuesday evening) and ending on March 18th (Wednesday evening). These dates are based on the lunar calendar’s sighting of the new moon.
Key Dates
Ramadan starts on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, at sunset. Laylat al-Qadr will probably occur on Monday, March 16th, 2026, at sunset (the 27th night of Ramadan). Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on the evening of Thursday, March 19th, 2026, marking the completion of Ramadan.
Time Table Of Ramadan 2026
| Ramadan | Date | Day | Sehr | Iftar | Duration |
| 1 | 18 Feb | WED | 5:20am | 5:52pm | 12 hrs, 32 mins |
| 2 | 19 | THU | 5:19am | 5:53pm | 12 hrs, 34 mins |
| 3 | 20 | FRI | 5:18am | 5:53pm | 12 hrs, 35 mins |
| 4 | 21 | SAT | 5:18am | 5:54pm | 12 hrs, 36 mins |
| 5 | 22 | SUN | 5:17am | 5:55pm | 12 hrs, 38 mins |
| 6 | 23 | MON | 5:16am | 5:56pm | 12 hrs, 40 mins |
| 7 | 24 | TUES | 5:15am | 5:57pm | 12 hrs, 42 mins |
| 8 | 25 | WED | 5:14am | 5:57pm | 12 hrs, 43 mins |
| 9 | 26 | THU | 5:12am | 5:58pm | 12 hrs, 46 mins |
| 10 | 27 | FRI | 5:11am | 5:59pm | 12 hrs, 48 mins |
| 11 | 28 | SAT | 5:10am | 6:00pm | 12 hrs, 50 mins |
| 12 | 1 March | SUN | 5:09am | 6:00pm | 12 hrs, 51 mins |
| 13 | 2 | MON | 5:08am | 6:01pm | 12 hrs, 53 mins |
| 14 | 3 | TUES | 5:07am | 6:02pm | 12 hrs, 55 mins |
| 15 | 4 | WED | 5:06am | 6:03pm | 12 hrs, 57 mins |
| 16 | 5 | THU | 5:05am | 6:03pm | 12 hrs, 58 mins |
| 17 | 6 | FRI | 5:04am | 6:04pm | 13 hrs, 0 mins |
| 18 | 7 | SAT | 5:02am | 6:05pm | 13 hrs, 3 mins |
| 19 | 8 | SUN | 5:01am | 6:06pm | 13 hrs, 5 mins |
| 20 | 9 | MON | 5:00am | 6:06pm | 13 hrs, 6 mins |
| 21 | 10 | TUES | 4:59am | 6:07pm | 13 hrs, 8 mins |
| 22 | 11 | WED | 4:57am | 6:08pm | 13 hrs, 11 mins |
| 23 | 12 | THU | 4:56am | 6:08pm | 13 hrs, 12 mins |
| 24 | 13 | FRI | 4:55am | 6:09pm | 13 hrs, 14 mins |
| 25 | 14 | SAT | 4:54am | 6:10pm | 13 hrs, 16 mins |
| 26 | 15 | SUN | 4:52am | 6:10pm | 13 hrs, 18 mins |
| 27 | 16 | MON | 4:51am | 6:11pm | 13 hrs, 20 mins |
| 28 | 17 | TUES | 4:50am | 6:12pm | 13 hrs, 22 mins |
| 29 | 18 | WED | 4:49am | 6:13pm | 13 hrs, 24 mins |
The significance of Ramadan
Ramadan is an important month for spiritual growth and devotion/worship. During this month, Muslims are required to fast from sunrise to sunset – a practice called Sawm – which includes abstaining from food, drink, and smoking. Sawm is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and serves to strengthen our relationship with Allah and to remind us of the hardships faced by our fellow human beings.
Collect the rewards of Ramadan by giving to charity
Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and has Special Importance during Ramadan. There are Various Types of Charitable Acts in Islam Including:
- Zakat al-Mal: A compulsory form of charity paid annually based on the total wealth owned by an individual.
- Sadaqah: Voluntary charity provided by individuals out of compassion for others.
- Zakat al-Fitr: An obligatory form of charity given by individuals who are Able to Do So before performing the Eid al-Fitr prayer, meant to cleanse the individuals who have Fasts from indecent words or actions, as well as to assist those who are less fortunate.
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr
May this coming Ramadan bring peace, blessings, and joy to you and your loved ones.
Ramadan Mubarak
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