HOLIDAYS
Ramadan 2026 - Start Date, Fasting Times and Eid al-Fitr
Ramadan 2026 begins approximately February 17, 2026 and lasts about 30 days.
Eid al-Fitr 2026: approximately March 19-20, 2026.
Eid al-Adha: approximately May 27, 2026.
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims worldwide fast from dawn to sunset. The fast includes abstaining from food, drink, and smoking. Ramadan ends with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
Ramadan Traditions
- Daily fasting from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib)
- Suhoor - pre-dawn meal before fasting begins
- Iftar - meal to break the fast at sunset
- Taraweeh - special evening prayers
- Charity (Zakat) - increased giving
- Quran reading - completing the entire Quran
Ramadan Upcoming Dates
| Year | Start (approx.) | Eid al-Fitr |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 17 | March 19-20 |
| 2027 | February 7 | March 9 |
| 2028 | January 27 | February 26 |
Plan Ramadan with ALMO
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