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Complete Guide to Ramadan 2026: Dates, Fasting, and Traditions
📅 January 3, 2026
✍️ WhenTheDate Team
⏱️ 7 min read
🌙 When is Ramadan 2026?
Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on February 28, 2026, and end on March 29, 2026. The exact dates depend on the lunar calendar and moon sightings.
🕌 What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. It commemorates the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad.
⏰ Fasting During Ramadan
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib). The fast includes:
- No food or drink during daylight hours
- Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) before fasting begins
- Iftar (breaking fast) at sunset
- Increased prayer and Quran recitation
- Acts of charity and kindness
🙏 Spiritual Significance
Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and heightened devotion. It's about developing self-control, empathy for those less fortunate, and growing closer to God.