When is Ramadan (start) in 2026?
Ramadan (start) in 2026 (Saudi Arabia) falls on Wednesday, 18 February 2026 (1 Ramadan 1447) according to official Islamic calendar records.
Ramadan (start)
Ramadan
The ninth month. The Qur’an was first sent down in it. Adult Muslims who are able fast from Fajr to Maghrib: no food, drink, or marital relations in the daylight. The name comes from a root of heat and burning away — sins, ego, wasted hours.
How the month moves
Because the Hijri year is about eleven days shorter, Ramadan walks through every season in a lifetime. No country is stuck with the longest fast forever. Suhoor is Fajr; Iftar is Maghrib. Follow your city page for those clocks, and your mosque for the hilal.
Ramadan (start) 2026 in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, Ramadan (start) in 2026 is expected on Wednesday, 18 February 2026 (1 Ramadan 1447) under the Umm al-Qura calendar. Moon sighting can shift a day.
Islamic History
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During the caliphate of which Rightly Guided Caliph was the Hijri Calendar officially established?
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During the caliphate of which Rightly Guided Caliph was the Hijri Calendar officially established?
Correct Answer: Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) instituted the Hijri calendar with the Hijrah as Year 1.
Which prophet is mentioned by name the most times in the Holy Qur'an?
Correct Answer: Prophet Musa (AS)
Prophet Musa (AS) is mentioned 136 times by name in the Holy Qur'an.
Which of the following is the shortest Surah in the Holy Qur'an (3 verses)?
Correct Answer: Surah Al-Kawthar
Surah Al-Kawthar (Chapter 108) has 3 verses and 10 words, making it the shortest Surah.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ramadan (start) in 2026?
Ramadan (start) in 2026 (Saudi Arabia) falls on Wednesday, 18 February 2026 (1 Ramadan 1447) according to official Islamic calendar records.
When does Ramadan start and when is Eid al-Fitr in 2026?
Ramadan 2026 fasting begins in early Ramadan, and Eid al-Fitr starts on Wednesday, 18 February 2026 (1 Ramadan 1447) following 29 to 30 days of fasting.
When is Ramadan in 2026 and what time is the first suhoor?
Ramadan 2026 in Saudi Arabia begins on Wednesday, 18 February 2026 (1 Ramadan 1447). The first suhoor is observed before dawn (Fajr), followed by the first iftar at sunset (Maghrib).
What is the significance of Ramadan (start)?
The ninth month. The Qur’an was first sent down in it. Adult Muslims who are able fast from Fajr to Maghrib: no food, drink, or marital relations in the daylight. The name comes from a root of heat and burning away — sins, ego, wasted hours.
How can I track Islamic prayer times and special nights on mobile?
You can download the free NamazBuddy app on iOS and Android for automatic Adhan notifications, accurate Qibla direction, and complete Islamic event reminders.