Ramadan 2026: When will the holy month begin? First fast date revealed!

• Ramadan 2026 is estimated to begin on February 17 or 18, with the first fast potentially on February 18 or 19, depending on moon sighting.
• The holy month, lasting approximately 30 days, symbolizes discipline, self-restraint, patience, and spiritual purification for Muslims worldwide.
• Ramadan's start in Saudi Arabia and India is determined by the sighting of the moon, with Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated after 29 or 30 fasts.
• According to Islamic beliefs, Prophet Hazrat Muhammad received the Quran's knowledge in Ramadan in 610 AD.
• Muslims observe fasting (Roza) from sunrise to sunset, including Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and Iftar (breaking fast after sunset).