The UAE is preparing for Ramadan 2026
Muslims in the UAE, and around the world are preparing for the soon to be announced, Ramadan 2026, a month of reflection, fasting, and family time. The beginning of Ramadan is dependent on the moon sighting in the UAE by the official moon sighting committee and if the crescent moon is spotted today, Tuesday Febraury 17, then Ramadan will begin tomorrow Wednesday February 18. If it is not spotted today then Ramadan will likely begin on Thursday, February 19.
Countries around the world have began to determine the date for Ramadan and we’re giving you the live updates here.
Oman: First GCC country to confirm Ramadan
Oman has become the first GCC country to announce that Thursday, February 19 will mark the start of Ramadan. The main Hijri month sighting committee confirmed that Wednesday, 18 February will complete the month of Shaaban.
France: Ramadan begins Thursday, February 19
France has confirmed that Ramadan will begin on Thursday, February 19. The French Council of Muslim Faith based its decision on astronomical calculations showing the new moon conjunction on Tuesday, 17 February at 1:01 pm Paris time.
Turkey: Ramadan begins Thursday, February 19
Turkey has officially declared Thursday, February 19 as the start of Ramadan after calculations showed the crescent moon could not be sighted on the preceding observation date.
Singapore confirms Ramadan to begin Thursday, February 19
Singapore has also confirmed Thursday, 19 February, as the first day of Ramadan after astronomical assessments ruled out crescent visibility on the observation night. Authorities explained that the moon would set before the sun on Tuesday, making sighting impossible from Singapore and therefore confirming Thursday as the start of Ramadan 2026.
Australia: Ramadan begins on Thursday, February 19
Australia has announced that the Holy Month will begin on Thursday, 19 February 2026, based on astronomical calculations. The decision was confirmed by the Australian Fatwa Council following consultations led by Grand Mufti Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohamad.
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