Ramadan 2026: Ramadan, the holy month of fasting in Islam is underway. In India, it started on 19 February, ushering in a interval of prayer, reflection and non secular renewal for Muslims throughout the nation.
The begin of Ramadan is historically decided by the sighting of the crescent moon—normally first seen in Gulf nations and western areas, and a day later in India and close by nations.
Traditionally, the crescent moon is first sighted in Gulf nations and Western areas, and a day later in India and neighbouring nations.
During Ramadan, Muslims quick from dawn to sundown. Sehri and Iftar are key parts of this holy month.
Sehri or Suhoor is the pre-dawn meal that Muslims devour earlier than the Fajr (morning) prayer, which marks the start of the every day fasting interval.
Iftar is the meal with which when Muslims break their quick at sundown, following the Maghrib (night) prayer.
As the size of the times varies throughout the month, the iftar and sehri timings varies regularly.
From Lucknow, Delhi to Kolkata, Hyderabad, amongst different locations– Sehri and Iftar timings differ relying on which metropolis you’re in.
For occasion, this yr, the Sehri time in Kolkata has been 30-35 minutes forward as in comparison with the timings in New Delhi.
What are the Sehri and Iftar timings for 26 February?
Here’s a glimpse on the Sehri and Iftar timings throughout varied cities for Thursday, 26 February:
Ramadan honours the fourth pillar of Islam, Sawm, or fasting, which inspires Muslims to observe self-control, gratitude and compassion. Through these teachings, Muslims commemorate the historical past of Ramadan and the significance of fasting by refraining from meals and water throughout daylight.
Across the Middle East, cities similar to Dubai host Ramadan evening markets and themed tents, the place communities collect for suhoor and iftar meals. In Turkey, common customs have remained communal iftar occasions and conventional drumming to wake folks for suhoor.
When did Ramadan start in Saudi Arabia?
In Saudi Arabia and different Gulf nations, dawn-to-dusk fasting started from Wednesday, 18 February, after the crescent was sighted on Tuesday night (17 February).
