Alhamdulillah, the blessed month of Ramadan is almost upon us. Allahumma Balighna Ramadan!
For Muslims across the globe, Ramadan is a sacred time of devotion, reflection, and the celebration of Allah's (SWT) mercy and love.
As the Islamic calendar is based around the lunar cycle, the Holy month of Ramadan rotates by approximately ten days each year. This upcoming Ramadan is expected to begin on Wednesday, February 18th, depending on the sighting of the moon.
Donate Fitrana (Zakat ul Fitr): Fulfill your obligation this Ramadan
Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported:
“ The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) ordained Zakat ul Fitr [Fitrana] to purify the fasting person from indecent words or actions, and to provide food for the needy. It is accepted as Zakat for the person who gives it before the Eid prayer; but it is a mere Sadaqah for the one who gives it after the prayer. ”
- [Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah]
The fourth pillar of Islam: Sawm
The Fourth Pillar of Islam is Sawm, or fasting. Fasting takes place during the month of Ramadan, which is a holy month in the Islamic calendar (lunar calendar).
The month of Ramadan contains the most blessed of nights, also known as Laylatul Qadr, about which Allah (SWT) asks us:
“What will make you realize what the Night of Power is like?
The Night of Power is better than a thousand months.
Angels and the Spirit descend upon it with their
Lord´s permission with every command;
There is peace that night until the coming of dawn.”
[Quran: 97:1-5]
*The dates for Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr are provisional and will be confirmed upon the sighting of the new moon.
Click here to find out about donating Zakat ul Fitr (Fitrana).
**Asr start times shown are 1st Mithl
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar.
Healthy adult Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan from dawn until dusk. This includes abstaining from drinking, eating, immoral acts and anger. Other acts of worship such as prayer, reading the Quran and charity are also encouraged during the holy month.
When is Ramadan 2026?
As the Islamic calendar is based around the lunar cycle, the Holy month of Ramadan rotates by approximately ten days each year. This year, Ramadan is expected to begin on Wednesday, February 18th, depending on the sighting of the moon.
When is Eid al-Fitr
This year (2026) Eid al-Fitr is expected to be celebrated on the evening of Thursday, March 19th, or Friday, March 20th. However, the exact date is subject to the sighting of the moon of Shawwal (the 10th month of Islamic Calendar).