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National & Local

Ramadan has not yet started in these two countries, know what is the major reason

Fiji and New Zealand are delayed in starting Ramadan due to the moon not being sighted, with the holy month beginning there on February 20.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

First Fast Today, Know Who is a Faster and What Are Its Proper Rules

Ramadan has begun with the sighting of the moon on February 18, and today marks the first day of fasting in the holy month for Muslims.

Feb 19 โ€ข 02:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The First Fast is on February 19, Learn the Timing of Suhoor-Iftar in All Major Cities

Ramadan 2026 begins in India with the sighting of the moon, marking the first fast on February 19.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Why Ramadan starts on different days in different countries

The article explores the reasons behind the varying start dates of Ramadan in different countries.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

In Pictures: Arab and Islamic Countries Celebrate the First Nights of Ramadan

Arab and Islamic capitals celebrated the first night of Ramadan, with ten countries observing fasting starting Wednesday, while others will begin on Thursday due to moon sighting issues.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Ramadan Starts in Nigeria On Wednesday - Sultanate Council

The Sultanate Council in Nigeria has declared that Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, following the sighting of the new moon.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:19 UTC
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National & Local

Sultan confirms moon sighting, declares Wednesday first day of Ramadan

The Sultan of Sokoto has announced that Wednesday will be the first day of Ramadan after the crescent moon was sighted across Nigeria.

Feb 17 โ€ข 20:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

JUST IN: Saudi Arabia sights crescent moon as fasting begins Wednesday

Saudi Arabia has confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the start of Ramadan on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

How is the start of Ramadan determined - and does it begin in the UK today?

The start of Ramadan is confirmed in Saudi Arabia, but Muslims in the UK may observe it on different dates due to varying interpretations of moon sightings.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
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National & Local

Ramadan: Sultan directs moon sighting Tuesday

The Sultan of Sokoto has called on Muslims in Nigeria to search for the new moon of Ramadan on February 17, 2026, and report sightings to the Sultanate Council.

Feb 17 โ€ข 00:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Rare Annular Solar Eclipse on Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighting Day

A rare annular solar eclipse will occur on February 17, 2026, coinciding with the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon in the Arab and Islamic world.

Feb 14 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Wednesday or Thursday? Find out the start date of Ramadan 1447/2026 in Turkey, Oman, Qatar, and Singapore

The Islamic moon sighting calculations indicate that Ramadan 1447 will begin on Thursday, February 19, 2026, after differing assessments from Turkey, Oman, and Singapore.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When will Eid be celebrated, March 19 or 20? Ramadan begins on this day!

Eid al-Fitr is anticipated to be celebrated either on March 19 or 20, 2026, following the lunar Islamic calendar which determines the exact date based on the sighting of the moon.

Feb 9 โ€ข 08:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

When does Ramadan 2026 start? 10 things you should know about the holy month

Ramadan 2026 is set to start on the evening of either February 17th or 18th, depending on the moon sighting, with millions of Muslims preparing to observe fasting and reflection during this holy month.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

When is Ramadan in 2026: key dates

Ramadan in 2026 is anticipated to begin around February 17 and last until March 19, depending on the sighting of the moon.

Feb 5 โ€ข 08:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Solar Eclipse on the Day of Moon Sighting.. When Does Ramadan Begin?

Astronomical data confirm that the crescent moon for Ramadan will not be visible on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, due to a solar annular eclipse occurring that day, which will influence the start of Ramadan on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:31 UTC

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