When is Ramadan 2026?

Ramadan 2026 is expected to start on the evening of Tuesday 17th February 2026, depending on local moon sighting. The blessed month is expected to continue until the evening of Wednesday 18th March 2026, marking Eid al-Fitr and the fulfilment of one of the five pillars of Islam. During the blessed month, muslims in many Islamic countries will gather in the mosque for nightly prayers, recite the Quran and come together for iftar after sunset and suhoor before sunrise. The exact dates may vary by country due to official moon sightings, which follows the Islamic lunar calendar.

When was Ramadan 2025?

Ramadan 2025 began on the evening of Friday 28th February and lasted until Saturday 29th March 2025, with Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated on Sunday 30th March. Just like every year, families and communities shared dates, gathered for iftar and engaged in acts of charity, Sadaqah and support for those most in need.

Why do Ramadan dates change every year?

Every year, the holy month starts 10 - 12 days earlier. This is because Ramadan follows the Islamic calendar (based on the lunar cycle), not the regular calendar commonly used around the world. This means that the start of Ramadan depends on when the crescent moon is sighted. This affects the length of the daily fast between sunrise and sunset, as well as the timing of meals like suhoor and iftar. The number of fasting days, the time of day people break their fast and the hours of sunrise & sunset also change each year.

When is Laylat al Qadr 2026?

The exact date of Laylatul Qadr is unknown, however the blessed night will fall within the last 10 nights of Ramadan, approximately in mid-March. This blessed night is described in the Quran as better than a thousand months, with acts of worship and good deeds performed on this night bringing immense spiritual rewards. It is also a time to increase charitable practices and strengthen faith.

Fasting times & prayer during Ramadan

Every day, fasting begins at dawn and ends at sunset. The exact fasting duration depends on location, with variations in daylight hours, especially in late afternoon and evening. Many mosques provide prayer timetables to help worshippers observe fasting and prayers correctly. Alongside fasting, obligatory prayer (Salah) continues, with additional nightly prayers (Taraweeh) offering immense reward.

Ramadan is nearly here!

Throughout the blessed month, Muslims reflect deeply, engage in sincere prayer and seek closeness to Allah, especially during the blessed night of Layla al Qadr 2026. Before Eid, every Muslim who is able to must give Zakat-al-Fitr (Fitrana), ensuring that vulnerable families and those living in poverty can also take part in celebrations during this special time.

As we prepare to welcome Ramadan once again, we say Ramadan Mubarak to communities around the world. May this blessed month bring mercy, unity, forgiveness and strengthened community bonds through compassion, generosity and heartfelt prayer. Ameen.