Ramadan 2026: Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, is a month of fasting, prayer and charity for Muslims around the world including India. Many people already want to know that, when will Ramadan start in India and when will Eid-ul-Fitr be celebrated?

Ramadan 2026 Date in India

In Islam, Ramadan is celebrated according to the Islamic lunar calendar, which is based on the sighting of the moon. Because of this, its starting date keeps changing every year and its timing varies in different countries depending on the local moon sighting conditions.

Ramadan 2026 in India is expected to start from Thursday, 19 February 2026 this year. However, its exact date will be told only after the religious authorities see the moon. During Ramadan, Muslims usually fast, called roza. During this time, prayers and donations to Allah have special importance.

During Ramadan, Muslims fast for the entire month from morning (suhur) to evening (iftar) and abstain from food, drink and other physical needs during the day. In the month of Ramadan, prayers, reading Quran and charity including Zakat and Sadaka are also done.

Ramadan period

The month of Ramadan lasts for 29 to 30 days, depending on when the next moon appears. In the last 10 days, emphasis is laid on Taraweeh and special prayers called Qiyam-ul-Lail.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 probable date

Eid al-Fitr is an important festival of the Islamic calendar, which marks the end of Ramadan and is usually celebrated with prayers, feasts and exchange of gifts.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 in India is expected to fall on 20 or 21 March 2026 depending on moon sighting.

In Islam, the festival begins with special Eid prayers held in mosques and open grounds, after which a festive feast is enjoyed, with people hugging and wishing each other. Along with giving Eid to children, donations are made to the needy in the form of Zakat, which is very important to be paid before Eid namaz.

• Start of Ramadan- February 19, 2026
• Date of Eid-ul-Fitr – March 20 or 21, 2026 (depending on moon sighting)

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