Ramadan 2026: Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia, India Awaits First Fast Date

• The holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijri has officially begun in Saudi Arabia after the moon sighting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
• Special Tarawih prayers commenced in Saudi Arabian mosques, including Masjid al-Haram and Masjid-e-Nabawi, on Tuesday night.
• The first fast in Saudi Arabia will be observed on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
• In India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, the moon is typically sighted one day after Saudi Arabia.
• If the moon is sighted in India on Wednesday evening, February 18, 2026, the first fast in India will likely be on Thursday, February 19, 2026.