With the moon-sighting announcement, Muslims commenced Ramadan 2026 – the month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, one of Islam’s five pillars. PIC/ PTI
For the next 29 to 30 days, devotees will fast from dawn to dusk, refraining from food and drink during daylight hours
The fast begins before sunrise with a pre-dawn meal known as sehri and ends at sunset with iftar, when families and communities gather to break their fast together
Mosques, homes, and community spaces across cities are expected to witness large gatherings, particularly during the evening hours
Ramadan is regarded as a sacred month in the Islamic calendar, commemorating the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad
According to Islamic tradition, the holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad nearly 1,400 years ago on Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power), which falls on one of the odd-numbered nights in the last ten days of Ramadan
During Ramadan, people commonly greet one another with “Ramadan Mubarak” and “Ramadan Kareem,” conveying wishes for a blessed and spiritually abundant month
As Saudi Arabia typically announces the start of the holy month a day before India, many await the official declaration from the Saudi Arabia Supreme Court regarding the moon sighting
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