New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting Date: The Islamic month of fasting, Ramadan (also spelt Ramzan, Ramazan or Ramzaan) has begun in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries from Wednesday, 18 February, after the crescent was sighted on Tuesday evening.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar (Hijri) and marks 29 or 30 days of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by Muslims worldwide. Typically, the crescent moon is first seen in Gulf countries as well as in some parts of India and Western nations.

In India, Ramadan usually begins a day after, but only after the moon is sighted. So, the Ramadan 2026 moon is likely to be visible on Wednesday, 18 February, soon after sunset in India.

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