Expected
Ramadan
Countdown to the start of Ramadan
Date announcement
Expected in Expected to begin around February/March, subject to moon sighting
The official date has not been announced yet. The countdown will begin when a confirmed date is available.
About Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the holiest month of the year for Muslims worldwide, observed with fasting from dawn to sunset, prayer and reflection. Because it follows the lunar calendar, it shifts about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year. Countdown to the expected start of the next Ramadan.
What we know
- Expected timing
- Expected to begin around February/March, subject to moon sighting
- Why this timing is expected
- start date confirmed by moon sighting
- Verification
- Islamic calendar / Wikimedia · Last verified: September 4, 2026
Event details
- Category
- Holidays
- Status
- ExpectedExpected
- Timezone
- UTC
Status: Expected
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Frequently asked questions
- Is the date for Ramadan confirmed?
- No — Ramadan is listed as Expected. The date has not been officially announced and is based on historical scheduling. Islamic lunar calendar; start date confirmed by moon sighting