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Start of Ramadan 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 · 1 Ramadan 1447 AH
About Start of Ramadan
The first day of fasting. Taraweeh begins the evening before; Suhoor ends at Fajr and Iftar is at Maghrib.
Dates follow the calculated Umm al-Qura calendar. Where your community follows a local moon sighting, the month, and so the event, may begin a day later; follow your masjid.
Questions
When is Start of Ramadan 2026?
By the calculated Umm al-Qura calendar, Start of Ramadan 2026 is on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (1 Ramadan 1447 AH). Where the month begins with a local moon sighting it may be a day later.
What is Start of Ramadan?
The first day of fasting. Taraweeh begins the evening before; Suhoor ends at Fajr and Iftar is at Maghrib.