Ramadan 2026: The holy month of Ramadan is a sacred time for Muslims around the world and marks a period of fasting, prayer and reflection. It begins with the sighting of the crescent moon and is considered the most auspicious month of the Islamic lunar calendar (Hijri). Ramadan 2026 begins on February 19, 2026.
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When did Ramadan 2026 start in India?
Typically, the crescent moon is first seen in Gulf countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, as well as in some parts of India and Western nations, while India usually begins Ramadan a day later. The crescent moon that marks the beginning of Ramadan was sighted in India on Wednesday, February 18, and the first light was observed on Thursday, February 19.
Observing a dawn-to-dusk fast during the holy month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. During this period, devout Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, bad thoughts and actions, and marital relations from dawn to dusk.
Ramadan 2026: sehri and iftar timings in the city
While sehri is the pre-fasting meal before sunrise, each day of fasting ends with iftar after sunset. Here’s a look at the calendar for Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Lucknow, according to the Islamic search engine:
Lucknow sehri and iftar time:
Delhi Sehri and Iftar Time:
Hyderabad sehri and iftar time:
Mumbai sehri and iftar time:
Every day, sehri and iftar timings change by a few minutes according to sunrise and sunset, which vary from city to city. Furthermore, it also varies among Muslims, depending on which community they belong to: Sunni or Shia. The difference is usually a few minutes.