The countdown for Ramadan 2026 has begun in Saudi Arabia, and Muslims are eagerly waiting for the holy month to start. Ramadan this year is expected to begin on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, or Thursday, February 19, 2026. The final date will depend on the sighting of the crescent moon.
The Saudi Supreme Court’s moon-sighting committee will look for the Ramadan crescent on the evening of Tuesday, February 17, 2026. This date marks the 29th of Sha’ban 1447 AH in the Islamic calendar. If the moon is sighted that evening, Ramadan will begin the next day. If it is not seen, the holy month will start a day later.
As the days pass, excitement is growing across the country. Markets are becoming busy as families begin shopping for food and household items. Mosques are preparing for special Taraweeh prayers, and many people are making plans for worship and charity.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection. Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, avoiding food and drink during daylight hours. It is also a time for kindness, helping the poor, and strengthening faith.
Because the Islamic calendar follows the moon, Ramadan moves forward by about 10 to 11 days every year. This is why the holy month is arriving earlier in 2026 compared to last year.
With only a short time left, people are counting the days and preparing spiritually for this blessed month. The official announcement from Saudi authorities after the moon sighting will confirm the exact first day of fasting.
Until then, the Ramadan 2026 countdown continues, bringing hope, peace, and spiritual excitement to millions.