Ramadan 2026 Worldwide Dates & Events Guide
Ramadan 2026 Worldwide Dates & Events Guide
Ramadan 1447 AH has begun in many parts of the world following the crescent moon (hilal) sighting on February 17, 2026. The Islamic lunar calendar causes variations: some countries follow Saudi Arabia’s sighting (global visibility method), while others rely on local sightings or calculations, leading to 1-day differences.
Key Global Dates (Tentative – Final Eid Depends on Shawwal Moon)
- Astronomical New Moon: February 17, 2026 (impossible to sight anywhere on Feb 17 evening).
- Visibility: Easily visible on Feb 18 in many regions (westward from India), and worldwide on Feb 19.
- Start of Ramadan: February 18 or 19, 2026 (first day of fasting from dawn).
- Duration: 29 or 30 days.
- End of Ramadan / Last Fast: Around March 18–19, 2026.
- Eid al-Fitr 2026: Tentatively Friday, March 20, 2026 (1 Shawwal), possibly March 19 or 21 based on moon sighting. Celebrations include Eid prayers, feasts, charity, family gatherings, and public holidays in Muslim-majority countries.
Fasting Hours (Approx. on First Day): Vary by latitude – ~11–13 hours in Northern Hemisphere (e.g., Europe, North America, Middle East), ~14–15 hours in Southern Hemisphere (e.g., Australia, South Africa, Chile). Shorter in spring due to equinox timing.
Country/Region-Wise Start Dates (Confirmed as of Feb 18, 2026)
Variations arise from moon sighting policies:
- Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait → Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (followed by many Gulf nations and some global communities).
- North America (USA, Canada – FCNA/ISNA, many follow calculations or global sighting) → Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (some Shia groups or local sightings may start Feb 19).
- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh → Thursday, February 19, 2026 (local sighting on Feb 18 evening; common in South Asia).
- Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, Japan → Thursday, February 19, 2026.
- Egypt → Thursday, February 19, 2026.
- Europe (ECFR, many follow local or Morocco) → Thursday, February 19, 2026.
- Oman → Thursday, February 19, 2026 (based on calculations).
- Other regions: Many follow Saudi (Feb 18) or local (Feb 19); check mosque apps like IslamicFinder for exact local times.
Note: Dates are based on official announcements from Saudi royal court, UAE authorities, Fiqh councils, and moon-sighting committees. Minor local variations possible.
Major Events During Ramadan 2026 (Worldwide)
- Daily Fasting (Sawm): Dawn (Suhoor/Fajr) to sunset (Iftar/Maghrib). Taraweeh prayers nightly in mosques.
- Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power): Likely odd nights in last 10 days (around March 13–17, often emphasized on 27th Ramadan ~March 16–17). Extra worship, Quran recitation.
- I’tikaf: Retreat in mosques (last 10 days).
- Charity Surge: Zakat, Sadaqah, community iftars.
- Eid al-Fitr: Festive end with prayers, sweets, gifts, family visits, and holidays (1–3 days in many countries).
For precise local Suhoor/Iftar/prayer times, use tools like AlAdhan.com, IslamicFinder.org, or mosque announcements. Ramadan Mubarak to all!
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