The moon-sighting committees together with religious authorities and astronomical organizations from multiple countries are watching the sky to make public announcements after they complete their sunset observations.
Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting Updates: The anticipation surrounding Ramadan 2026 has reached its peak as Muslims across the world await the official sighting of the crescent moon that marks the beginning of the sacred month. The moon-sighting committees, together with religious authorities and astronomical organizations from multiple countries are watching the sky to make public announcements after they complete their sunset observations.
Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting Updates
Astronomical calculations together with global predictions indicate that Ramadan 2026 will start on February 19, 2026 because the crescent moon will be visible on the evening of February 18. The first fast will start at dawn the next day if this information is confirmed.
Ramadan will start on February 18 if the moon is sighted before the scheduled time though experts consider this possibility to be unlikely because of current visibility conditions.
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Saudi Arabia Moon Sighting Announcement
Saudi Arabia plays a crucial role in global Ramadan announcements. The Supreme Court of the country has requested citizens and observers to search for the crescent moon on February 17, 2026, at sunset and report their findings to the proper authorities. The next day fasting would start if the moon is confirmed.
Ramadan 2026 in India: Likely Date
In India, Ramadan begins one day after its start time in the Gulf region because people there see the moon differently. Most forecasts suggest Indian Muslims will begin fasting from February 19, 2026, after local moon confirmation on the evening of February 18.