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News Topical, Digital Desk : Ramadan begins in India a day after Saudi Arabia. The sighting of the moon in Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed on the night of February 17, 2026. People in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries began fasting by eating Sehri on February 18. Based on this, it is believed that Ramadan may begin in India on February 19.
Ramadan begins in India on February 19th! (India Crescent Moon Sighting)
With the holy month of Ramadan beginning in Saudi Arabia, it is being reported that the first fast in India will be observed on February 19th. Today, on February 18th, after evening prayers, people in India will also attempt to sight the Hilal (new moon or crescent moon). If for some reason the moon is not visible in India today, various Hilal committees in India will meet on Wednesday evening and then the official date of Ramadan will be announced.
When does Ramadan start and end (Ramadan Dates 2026 Start and End Date in India)
The month of Ramadan lasts 29 to 30 days. It is highly likely that Ramadan will begin in India on February 19th. If the first fast is observed on February 19th, then Ramadan will end on March 19th or 20th, and Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated. However, this is also a tentative date, as Eid is celebrated only after the moon is sighted.
Ramadan begins in many countries on February 19.
On February 18, several countries, including the Philippines, Japan, Turkey, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, announced the beginning of Ramadan on February 19. Muslim communities in these countries will observe the first fast of the month of Ramadan on February 19.
Religious significance of Ramadan
Ramadan holds special significance in Islam. It is a month of worship, abstinence, and self-purification. Throughout the month, devotees observe fasts from sunrise to sunset, offer prayers, and emphasize giving alms to the needy (zakat). Ramadan is considered the month of revelation in the Quran, which increases its spiritual significance.
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