Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting India: Ramadan 2026 is likely to commence in India on Wednesday, following the sighting of the crescent moon in several cities. Muslims across the country will observe their first fast on Thursday, February 19, marking the beginning of the holy month.
Qazi Rizwan Nadawi of Imarat-e-Sharia Phulwari Sharif, Patna said that there have been reports of moon sighting from various places. “We are examinig the claims after which there will be an official announcement,” Nadawi told ABP News.
Also known as Ramzan, Ramzaan or Ramazan, Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, or Hijri calendar. Its arrival is determined by the sighting of the new crescent moon, signalling a sacred period devoted to fasting, prayer, charity and spiritual reflection for Muslims worldwide.
Moon Sighting Marks Sacred Beginning
The start of Ramadan hinges on the visual confirmation of the crescent, a tradition rooted in Islamic practice. Once the moon is sighted, communities prepare for a month-long observance that reshapes daily routines, from pre-dawn meals to evening prayers.
During this period, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from food and drink as an act of devotion and self-discipline.
Why Dates Differ Across Countries
Typically, the crescent moon is first sighted in Gulf nations such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, as well as in some Western countries. India often begins observing Ramadan a day later, depending on local moon sightings.
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