Ramadan 2026 · 1447 AH

The holy
month.

Ramadan 2026 begins Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and concludes with Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20, 2026. Concluded 30 days ago.

Key dates

  • 1 Ramadan (first fast)

    59 days ago

    Feb 18, 2026

  • 27 Ramadan — Laylat al-Qadr

    33 days ago

    Mar 16, 2026

  • Last fast (29 or 30 Ramadan)

    30 days ago

    Mar 19, 2026

  • 1 Shawwal — Eid al-Fitr

    29 days ago

    Mar 20, 2026

Dates follow the standard astronomical calculation. Local moon sighting (rukyah) may shift the start or end by one day in some countries.

From the Prophet ﷺ

“Whoever fasts Ramadan out of faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.”

Sahih al-Bukhari · Narrated by Abu Hurairah

Plan your Ramadan

01›

Suhoor & Iftar times

Fajr & Maghrib for every city — to the minute.

02›

Zakat Calculator

Purify your wealth during the holy month.

03›

Qibla Finder

Live compass toward the Ka'bah.

04›

Full Hijri Calendar

The complete Islamic year at a glance.

A simple guide

01

Intend before Fajr

Niyyah (intention) is made silently in the heart each night for the next day's fast. No specific formula required.

02

Eat Suhoor

The pre-dawn meal is sunnah — prophetic guidance is to eat something, even a sip of water. It ends at the start of Fajr.

03

Break fast at Maghrib

Traditionally with dates and water, then pray Maghrib. Iftar is a blessed moment — du'a at that moment is accepted.

04

Pray Taraweeh

Nightly congregational prayers after Isha — 8 or 20 rak‘ahs. Many mosques complete the Qur'an over the month.

05

Give Zakat al-Fitr

A small obligatory charity paid per person before the Eid prayer so recipients can celebrate with it.

06

Seek Laylat al-Qadr

Pursue the Night of Power in the last ten nights — especially odd-numbered (21, 23, 25, 27, 29).

Frequently Asked

When does Ramadan 2026 start?+
Ramadan 2026 corresponds to 1447 AH and begins on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (subject to local moon sighting). It continues for 29 or 30 days and ends with Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20, 2026.
When is Laylat al-Qadr in 2026?+
Laylat al-Qadr — the Night of Power — falls in the last ten nights of Ramadan, most commonly associated with the 27th night. In 2026 the 27th of Ramadan falls on Monday, March 16, 2026. Scholars encourage seeking it across all odd-numbered nights of the last ten (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th) rather than fixing on one.
What breaks a fast during Ramadan?+
Intentionally eating, drinking, smoking or sexual intercourse during fasting hours (from Fajr to Maghrib) breaks the fast and generally requires making the day up later. Unintentional acts — such as forgetfully eating or drinking — do not. Non-fasters exempt on valid grounds (travel, illness, menstruation, pregnancy/breastfeeding difficulty) make up the days afterwards or pay fidyah when permanent exemption applies.
What is Taraweeh?+
Taraweeh are the special nightly prayers performed in congregation after Isha during Ramadan. They are sunnah (strongly recommended) — commonly 8 or 20 rak‘ahs — and in many mosques the Qur'an is recited cover-to-cover across the month. Anyone can also pray them at home.
What is Zakat al-Fitr and when is it due?+
Zakat al-Fitr (fitrah) is a small obligatory charity — roughly the value of one sa‘ of staple food per person — paid by every Muslim on behalf of themselves and their dependents. It must be paid before the Eid prayer so that the recipients can use it for Eid day itself. It is distinct from the annual Zakat al-Mal (2.5% on wealth) handled by the Zakat Calculator.
How do I find the exact Suhoor (Imsak) and Iftar times?+
Open the Prayer Times tool and pick your city — Suhoor ends at Fajr and Iftar begins at Maghrib, both to the minute. Singapore uses the MUIS official timetable; every other city uses trusted astronomical methods calibrated to the local Fajr and Maghrib conventions.

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