These days, in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, a strange enthusiasm is being seen among the people regarding the preparations for Ramzan and Eid. There is a surge in purchasing of vermicelli. There is excitement in the market. The market seems to be buzzing day and night. Reti, Shah Maroof, Golghar, Jafra Bazar, Rasoolpur, Zahidabad etc. have been decorated for Eid. Shopping is in full swing. People like to do Eid shopping from here.

Every essential item including jewellery, clothes, bags, bangles, readymade garments, crockery is available here. Shoes, slippers, plastic and other metal utensils, glassware, caps, perfumes, artificial jewelery are available in the market at reasonable prices. Kurta-pajama, shirt-pants, salwar suit clothes are being sold in abundance. If the shop opens in the morning, it remains open till late night. As the evening approaches, the market is bathed in electric light.

The fasting people prayed to Allah and asked for blessings.

The 21st fast was completed on Wednesday. Now the fast is getting a little longer. The third Ashra of the month of Ramadan is going on for freedom from hell. There is beauty everywhere. Worship continues in mosques and homes. There is no dearth in the prayers of the fasting people. Those doing I’tikaf are busy in worship. The fasting people are praying for peace and brotherhood in the entire world. In Ghazi Rauza Ghazi Masjid, Hafiz Mohammad Hammad completed one Quran-e-Pak in Taraweeh Namaz. they were given gifts

Hazrat Ali remembered fondly, fruits distributed in khunipur

On the martyrdom day of Ameerul Momineen Hazrat Syedna Ali Radiyallahu Anhu, on the occasion of the martyrdom day of Ameerul Momineen Hazrat Syedna Ali Radiyallahu Anhu, the display of Aqidat was presented by offering Fatiha and Dua at Sabja House Masjid Jafra Bazaar. A gathering was held at Markji Madina Jama Masjid Reti Chowk. Al Mustafa Committee distributed fruits among the needy near Madrasa Anjuman Islamia Khoonipur. Fatiha Khwani was performed at Lalu Lalai Masjid Khunipur. Mohd. in distributing fruits. Shuaib, Mohd. Aamir, Mohd. Zeeshan, Mohd. Sadaf, Ayaan Siddiqui, Councilor Noor Mohammad, Minhajuddin Ansari, Moin Khan, Shahzade Qureshi, Sonu, Nadeem Qadri, Aaman Ali, Hasan Zaid, Bablu etc. were included.

Hafiz Rahmat Ali Nizami said in the Sabjap House Mosque that the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali, the son-in-law of Prophet-e-Islam Hazrat Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam and the fourth Caliph of Muslims, took place on 21st Ramzan. You are the son-in-law of Rasool. He is the father of Hazrat Imam Hassan and Hazrat Imam Hussain, the leaders of the two Jannati soldiers. Khatun Jannat is the husband of Hazrat Fatima Zahra. Mentioning Hazrat Ali is also included in worship.

In Madina Masjid, Mufti Meraj Ahmed Qadri said that Prophet-e-Islam Hazrat Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam has said that I am his Maula, Ali is also his Maula. Whose boss I am, Ali is also his boss. Whose guide I am, Ali is also his guide. Whose helper I am, Ali is also his helper. Hazrat Ali has a very big status. We should also try our best to follow the footsteps of Hazrat Ali, only then we will be benefited in this world and the hereafter.

Qari Muhammad Anas Naqshbandi said that Hazrat Ali is an ocean of knowledge and is unmatched in bravery. It is difficult to present the example of your worship, respect, piety and love for the Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam and the Sahabah Kiram. Hazrat Ali says that I swear by Allah, I am the one who knows the most about the verses of the Quran. The Prophet of Islam said that I am the city of knowledge and Ali is its door. Now, whoever wants to benefit from knowledge should enter through knowledge. In the end, after reciting Salato-Salaam, prayers were sought for peace in the entire world.

Ramadan 2026 Jumma Namaz Time: In Islam, the holy month of Ramadan has been called the holy month which is the month of worship, mercy, restraint, patience and mercy. Every day of the month of Ramadan is very special and blessed, but Friday (Friday) has the most importance.

The first Friday of Ramadan was on 20th February and today is the second Friday of Ramadan on 27th February. According to Islamic belief, Muja falling in the month of Ramadan brings an opportunity of blessings and forgiveness especially for the fasting people. Therefore, it becomes very important for the fasting people and namazis to know what will be the right time for Friday prayers in mosques today.

Namaz time of second Friday of Ramadan

Friday prayers are usually offered in the afternoon. However, there is a slight difference in the timing of Friday prayers in mosques of different cities. In most mosques, the Friday sermon takes place between 12:15 pm and 12:45 pm.

Let us tell you that ‘Khudba’ is a mandatory sermon given by the Imam before the Friday prayers, which includes praise of Allah, salutations to the Prophet and advice to do good deeds and avoid sins. Namaz is offered between 12:45 and 1:30 pm. For the exact timing of Friday Namaz, you can get information about the exact timing from the local mosque or Imam Sahib of your city.

Importance of Friday Namaz

In Islam, Friday is considered the most auspicious day. Hazrat Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said that Friday is the leader of all days. It is considered special like Eid. At the same time, when Jumma falls in Ramadan, its virtue increases even more. It is believed that the prayers made on Friday are especially accepted and Allah forgives the sins of the person.

Also read: Ramadan 2026 Jumma: How many Jummas will there be 4 or 5 this time in Ramadan, see the calculation of Islamic calendar.

Different traditions of Ramadan: The month of Ramadan is considered very holy in the religion of Islam. It is celebrated in Muslim countries around the world. Although the purpose of this festival is the same – worshiping God, fasting and self-restraint, the way of celebrating it is slightly different in every country.

More than two billion Muslims live around the world and they speak different languages. In such a situation, Ramadan is adapted to the local culture and traditions in every part. Let us know about the special Ramadan traditions of some Muslim countries.

UAE tradition of ‘Haq Al Laila’

In the United Arab Emirates, a special event called ‘Haq Al Laila’ is held before Ramadan. It is celebrated in the middle of the month of Shaban. On this day, children wear traditional clothes and go from door to door in the locality, singing songs and collecting sweets.

Apart from this, a popular song is sung, ‘Atuna Allah Yatikum, Bait Makkah Yidikum’ which means that Allah will reward the giver and give him the opportunity to travel to Mecca. This tradition promotes happiness and a sense of social connectedness in children.

The tradition of chandeliers and torches in Egypt

The month of Ramadan is very special in Egypt. Ramadan is recognized by decorating markets, roads and houses with colorful lights and using Fanus i.e. traditional lanterns.

It is believed that during the Fatimid period, lanterns were lit on the streets of Cairo to welcome a ruler. Since then this tradition became associated with Ramadan.

‘Meshaarti’ is also a special tradition in Egypt. This person works to wake people up at night for Suhoor. He roams the streets calling people by name, so that they can eat food before starting the fast.

Typical dishes and traditional clothes in Morocco

Ramadan in Morocco is linked to local flavors and traditions. Special dishes like Harira Soup, Tanjia and Rafisa are prepared in Iftar.

Here people wear traditional clothes and men wear Jubba or Gandoura. While women wear kaftan. During Ramadan in Morocco, along with the religious atmosphere, the cultural color is also clearly visible.

Ramadan in Indonesia a chance for purification and remembrance of ancestors

In Indonesia, a tradition called Padusan is performed before Ramadan. People take bath in natural lake or holy water. The Muslim people there believe that this purifies the body and mind and marks a good beginning of the holy month.

Another tradition is Nyadran. Family members visit the graves of their deceased relatives and pray. They carry food and some fruits, which are then distributed among themselves. It is also a symbol of brotherhood and respect.

Iftar cannon in Lebanon

The tradition of Midfa Al Iftar i.e. Iftar Cannon is quite popular in Lebanon. After the end of Roza, people are signaled for Iftar by firing a cannon. This tradition can be seen in many countries of the Middle East, but it has got special recognition in Lebanon.

The purpose of Ramadan is the same all over the world, but every country has adopted it according to its culture. At some places, lanterns scatter light, and at other places, iftar is announced with the sound of cannon. This diversity gives Ramzan a special identity at the global level.

Ramadan 2026: Asra of mercy continues, fasting people are busy in pleasing Allah through fasting and namaz in Ramadan.

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The month of Ramadan: Gorakhpur, Month-e-Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The holy month of Ramadan will start from Thursday 19th February with the sighting of the moon. Preparations for Ramadan have been completed in Muslim homes and mosques. Hafiz, who teaches Taraweeh prayers during the nights of Ramzan, is reciting the Quran-e-Pak. During Ramadan, fasting people will fast during the day and offer Taraweeh prayers at night. This time the first fast of Ramadan is near 12 hours 51 minutes Will be of. Which will be the shortest fast of Ramadan. The last fast of Ramadan will be the biggest. Who 13 hours 37 minutes Will be of.

Month-e-Ramadan started in pink winter after 22 years

The holy month of Ramadan is once again going to enter the winter season. This time also in the month of Ramzan, fasting will be filled with the blessings of Allah. After about 22 years, Ramadan is starting in the winter season. There is excitement among people about the arrival of Ramzan.

The month of Ramadan will be in pink cold for 11 years

According to Qari Muhammad Anas Naqshbandi, an expert on Islamic affairs, the Islamic calendar (Hijri) is 10 to 12 days shorter every year than the solar calendar. For this reason, Ramadan comes in a different season every year and completes its cycle in about 33 years.

• Last time: In the year 2004, fasting was observed during Pink Winter between October and November.
• Next stop: From now till the next 11 years (till 2037), Ramadan will start in the cold season only.
• relief: From 2026 to 2036, fasting people will get great relief from the scorching sun and heat wave.

After this, the month of Ramzan will begin with the rains. This sequence will also continue for 11 years. He told that Ramadan Sharif is the most special month among the twelve months of the year. People keep fast throughout the month, worship Allah and do other noble deeds. Those who do good deeds in this month get a lot of reward. Fasting people should worship Allah as much as possible in their daily routine and give Zakat and other sadaqa alms.

Imam Hafiz Rehmat Ali Nizami of Sabjab House Masjid Jafra Bazar said that earlier the fasting of the month of Ramadan had taken place in the pink winter between October and November in 2004. The last period from 2005 to 2025 was hot and rainy between October and March. While there was extreme heat in May-June, on the other hand, in July-August, Allah tested the sweaty fasting people. For the first time since 2004, Ramadan is falling in pink coolness. This time Ramzan is going to be full of relief for the fasting people. There will be convenience in worship due to less time of fasting in the cold season.

City Qazi Mufti Muhammad Azhar Shamsi told that 18th February, 29th of month-e-Shaban Yes, the moon of the month of Ramzan will be seen on this day. If the moon is visible then Ramadan will start from 19th February. If the moon is not sighted then Ramadan will start from 20th February. For the next 11 years, Ramadan will remain in the cold season. This will benefit not only the fasting people but also the shopkeepers and traders associated with Iftar-Sehri. From 2026 to 2036, fasting people will get relief from the heat of the sun.

Mufti-e-Shahar Akhtar Hussain Mannani said that the first Ashra of Muqaddas Ramzan is mercy, the second is forgiveness, the third is freedom from hell. Ramadan is the month of mercy, kindness and blessings. In this the doors of mercy are opened. The doors of hell are closed. Devils are chained. The reward for Nafl is equal to the duty and the reward for duty is equal to seventy duties.

Imam Mufti Meraj Ahmed Qadri of Markji Madina Jama Masjid Reti said that people should vent out their inner anger in the month of Ramzan. In a way, this is a month of training. By fasting, one feels the hunger of others, hence all Muslims should keep the fast with a happy heart while thanking Allah and become eligible for Allah’s reward. Pray a lot and be blessed with the blessings of this month of Ramadan.

Month-e-Ramadan: End Sehri: Iftar – (Sehri-Iftar timings for Gorakhpur)

• February 19: 5:06 am: 5:57 pm, 12 hr 51 m
• February 20: 5:05 am: 5:58 pm, 12 hr 53 m
• February 21: 5:04 am: 5:58 pm, 12 hr 54m
• February 22: 5:03 am: 5:59 pm, 12hr 56m
• February 23: 5:02 am: 5:59 pm, 12 hr 57m
• February 24: 5:01 am: 6:00 pm, 12 hr 59m
• February 25: 5:00 am: 6:00 pm, 13 hr 00 m
• February 26: 4:59 am: 6:01 pm, 13 hr 02m
• February 27: 4:58 am: 6:02 pm, 13 hr 04m
• February 28: 4:57 am: 6:02 pm, 13 hr 05m
• March 01: 4:57 am: 6:03 pm, 13 hr 06m
• March 02: 4:56 am: 6:03 pm, 13 hr 07m
• March 03: 4:55 am: 6:04 pm, 13 hr 09m
• March 04: 4:54 am: 6:04 pm, 13 hr 10m
• March 05: 4:53 am: 6:05 pm, 13 hr 12 min
• March 06: 4:52 am: 6:06 pm, 13 hr 14m
• March 07: 4:51 am: 6:06 pm, 13hr 15m
• March 08: 4:50 am: 6:07 pm, 13hr 17m
• March 09: 4:49 am: 6:07 pm, 13 hr 18m
• March 10: 4:48 am: 6:08 pm, 13 hr 20m
• March 11: 4:46 am: 6:08 pm, 13 hr 22m
• March 12: 4:45 am: 6:09 pm, 13 hr 24m
• March 13: 4:44 am: 6:09 pm, 13 hr 25m
• March 14: 4:43 am: 6:10 pm, 13 hr 27m
• March 15: 4:42 am: 6:10 pm, 13 hr 28m
• March 16: 4:41 am: 6:11 pm, 13 hr 30m
• March 17: 4:40 am: 6:11 pm, 13 hr 31m
• March 18: 4:39 am: 6:12 pm, 13 hr 33m
• March 19: 4:38 am: 6:13 pm, 13hr 35m
• March 20: 4:37 am: 6:14 pm, 13 hr 37m

month of prayer and zakat

City Qazi Mufti Muhammad Azhar Shamsi and Mufti Meraj Ahmed Qadri have appealed that in this holy month, the fasting people should pay special attention to prayer as well as zakat and charity. Due to the cold weather, there will be convenience in worship and the markets are also expected to be more vibrant.

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Ramadan moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. With this the traditionally holy month of Ramadan has started. The moon of Ramadan 1447/2026 has been sighted. Tomorrow i.e. Wednesday 18 February 2026 will be the first day of Ramadan 1447. Ramadan is considered the holiest month in the religion of Islam. On this day, people of the Islamic community worship God for the whole month. It is the ninth month of Hijri calendar.

This month starts from the end of the month of Shaban. With this, the holy month of Ramadan has started in the Gulf countries. In India, the moon will be visible the next day i.e. 24 hours after the beginning of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia. Actually, 17th February is the new moon day. Because of this it is not possible to see the moon in India.

BREAKING NEWS: Ramadan 1447/2026 Crescent has been Sighted

Subsequently, tomorrow i.e. Wednesday, 18 February 2026 will be the first day of Ramadan 1447.

Ramadan Mubarak! pic.twitter.com/2BM3pbZPSh

— Inside the Haramain (@insharifain) February 17, 2026

After seeing the moon in Saudi, it becomes visible in India

The moon is visible in India only after the moon is visible in Saudi Arabia. This distance is about 24 hours. That means the moon can be seen in India on 18th or 19th February. In India, fasting can start from 19th February.

Saudi Supreme Court had given orders to see the moon

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has ordered the sighting of the moon on Tuesday evening, 17 February 2026, on the 29th day of Shaban. After this, after Maghrib prayers, people will be able to see the moon and the next day they will be able to fast for the entire month and worship God.

“Statement from the Royal Court”

The Supreme Court has received the following:

Decision no. (204/H), dated 29/8/1447 AH

All praise is due to Allah alone, and may peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon his family and companions.

To proceed: The Lunar…

— Inside the Haramain (@insharifain) February 17, 2026

On what basis does the month of Ramadan begin?

In Islam, months are calculated on the basis of the moon. In this, the waxing and waning of the moon is taken as the basis. Therefore, every year the date of Ramadan changes under the Gregorian calendar. In such a situation, the fast is observed from the next day on which the moon is visible.

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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