Ramadan, the holy month of fasting in Islam, begins Feb. 17 and will end with Eid al-Fitr on the evening of Thursday, March 19. More than a billion Muslims worldwide celebrate this tradition, ...

South Asian countries including India and Pakistan, where Ramadan is also referred to as Ramzan, are expecting February 19 as the first day of fasting, subject to local moon-sighting confirmations.

Ramadan 2026 in the United States is expected to begin in mid-February, bringing a month of fasting, worship, and community engagement for Muslims across the country. Observed from dawn to sunset, the ...