Ramadan 2026 Complete Guide
Everything you need for a blessed Ramadan
Ramadan 2026 Countdown
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims worldwide fast from dawn to sunset. It’s a time of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, and generosity.
The Five Pillars During Ramadan
- Fasting (Sawm): Abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs during daylight hours
- Prayer (Salah): Increased night prayers, especially Taraweeh
- Charity (Zakat): Many Muslims pay their annual Zakat during Ramadan
- Quran: The month the Quran was revealed; Muslims aim to complete its reading
Important Times During Ramadan
- Suhoor: Pre-dawn meal before Fajr
- Iftar: Breaking fast at sunset
- Taraweeh: Special night prayers
- Laylatul Qadr: The Night of Power (last 10 nights)
Charity During Ramadan
Ramadan is the most charitable time for Muslims. Key obligations include:
- Zakat: Annual charity (2.5% of savings)
- Zakat Al-Fitr: Fitrana paid before Eid
- Fidya: For those unable to fast
- Kaffarah: For deliberately breaking fast
- Sadaqah: Voluntary charity
Ramadan Resources
- Zakat Calculator
- Fidya Calculator
- Kaffarah Calculator
- Fitrana Calculator
- Iftar Time Today
- Suhoor Dua
- Iftar Dua
Ramadan FAQs
When is Ramadan 2026?
Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on February 17, 2026, subject to moon sighting. It will last 29 or 30 days.
How many days until Ramadan 2026?
Use our countdown calculator to see exactly how many days remain until Ramadan begins.
What breaks your fast?
Eating, drinking, smoking, and intimate relations between spouses break the fast. Unintentional eating/drinking does not.