The United Arab Emirates has officially announced the commencement date of Ramadan 2026, it is February 19, Thursday. UAE Moon-Sighting Committee has declared the date after successful sighting of the crescent moon. Ramadan is the holiest month in Islamic calendar, a time of fasting for spiritual reflection for Muslims worldwide. This year, Ramadan 2025 began on the evening of 28th February and ended on 30 March 2025.

Crescent moon sighting

The Emirates Astronomy Society had earlier projected that Ramadan would likely commence on February 17, as the new crescent moon was seen on Tuesday, February 17, at 4:01 PM UAE time. However, it set just one minute after sunset, making it impossible to sight that evening. As a result, the holy month officially begins two days later, once confirmed by

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