Ramadan 2026: First Fast Likely on February 19

Ramadan 2026 in Pakistan: The moon is expected to be sighted on February 18, with the first fast likely falling on Thursday, February 19. Stay updated on the official announcement and prayer timings.

The first Ramadan will begin on the eve of Wednesday, 18th February in Pakistan and on 17th February in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and other Middle East countries.

This year, Ramadan for Muslims will be different from what they have practised before. Muslims across the globe begin the month of Ramadan by abstaining from food and drink from dawn to dusk, which is always marked more somberly.

For millions around the world, the breaking of the fast is a communal event. Mosques around the world will be decorated to welcome the holy month of Ramadan.

What is Fasting?

Fasting is one of the five mandatory pillars of Islam. Muslims keep fasts in the holy month of Ramadan and seek Allah’s blessings and forgiveness. The month of Ramadan is also a period of intense spirituality, self-control and an opportunity to reconnect with God. The Muslim faithful, following their evening meal, will engage in special nighttime prayers known as tarawih.

Many Muslims mark the occasion on the 27th night, which they call ‘Laylat ul Qadr’ or ‘The Night of Destiny’, with additional prayer.

Pakistan Prepares for Ramadan 2026: Expected Start Date and Weather Forecast:

This year, the holy month of Ramadan is to begin on the eve of Wednesday, 18th February in Pakistan. The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) said that the Ramadan Moon 1447 Hijri is likely to be visible on February 18, and will be visible to the naked eye.

On the other hand, millions of Muslims around the world will welcome the holy month of Ramadan on 17th February 2026. The concerned authorities will announce the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan 2026 in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Malaysia and the Middle East countries.

Ramadan 2026: First Fast to be on February 19 in Pakistan:

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet at the head office in Karachi to see the Ramadan moon in Pakistan. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, headed by Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad, will watch the crescent of Ramadan on February 18 (Wednesday). The Ruet-e-Hilal committee will also receive the evidence concerning the sighting of the crescent for the holy month of Ramadan. In Pakistan, the first fast of Ramadan is on February 19 (Thursday).

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026

If there will be 29 Rozas (fasts) in Pakistan, then the Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 will be on Friday, 19^th March (date may vary).

Here is the Ramadan 2026 calendar and sehar and iftar timing for Lahore:

Ramazan 2026	Day	Feb-Mar	Sehar Fajr	Iftar Maghrib
1	Thursday	19^th February	05:19 AM	05:53 PM
2	Friday	20^th February	05:18 AM	05:53 PM
3	Saturday	21^st February	05:18 AM	05:54 PM
4	Sunday	22^nd February	05:17 AM	05:55 PM
5	Monday	23^rd February	05:16 AM	05:56 PM
6	Tuesday	24^th February	05:15 AM	05:57 PM
7	Wednesday	25^th February	05:14 AM	05:57 PM
8	Thursday	26^th February	05:12 AM	05:58 PM
9	Friday	27^th February	06:00 PM	05:59 PM
10	Saturday	28^th February	05:11 AM	06:00PM

11	Sunday	1^st March	05:10 AM	06:00 PM
12	Monday	2^ndMarch	05:09 AM	06:01 PM
13	Tuesday	3^rd March	05:08 AM	06:02 PM
14	Wednesday	4^th March	05:07 AM	06:03 PM
15	Thursday	5^th March	05:06 AM	06:03 PM
16	Friday	6^th March	05:05 AM	06:04 PM
17	Saturday	7^th March	05:04 AM	06:05 PM
18	Sunday	8^th March	05:02 AM	06:05 PM
19	Monday	9^th March	05:01 AM	06:06 PM
20	Tuesday	10^th March	05:00 AM	06:06 PM

21	Wednesday	^11th March	04:349 AM	06:07 PM
22	Thursday	12^th March	04:57 AM	06:08 PM
23	Friday	13^th March	04:56 AM	06:08 PM
24	Saturday	14^th March	04:55 AM	06:09 PM
25	Sunday	15^th March	04:54 AM	06:10 PM
26	Monday	16^th March	04:52 AM	06:10 PM
27	Tuesday	17^th March	04:51 AM	06:11 PM
28	Wednesday	18^th March	04:50 AM	06:12 PM
29	Thursday	19^th March	04:49 AM	06:13 PM
30	Friday	20^th March	04:47 AM	06:14 PM

Zakat and Sadaqah Al-Fitr 2026 in Pakistan

The Sadaqah Al Fitr differentiate from the annual payment of Zakat, and Muslims have to pay it before the Eid al-Fitr prayer.

This year, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has fixed the Nisab for Zakat deduction on bank accounts at Rs. 503,529 for the current Islamic year. Under the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance 1980, no Zakat would be deducted in case a bank account has less than Rs.503,529.

On the other hand, the amount of Sadaqah Al Fitr Rs.300, and everyone needs to pay it according to his/her financial conditions.

For more updates regarding the Sadaqah Al Fitr for Ramadan 2026, stay in touch with daytimes.pk