Ramadan 2026 Begins in India: Check Full Sehri & Iftar Timings

Ramadan 2026 is a sacred month of fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection observed by Muslims around the world. In India, Ramadan began on Thursday, February 19, 2026, after the sighting of the crescent moon in various cities including announcements from Delhi’s Jama Masjid and Hyderabad’s Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.

As Ramadan 2026 falls around the spring equinox, fasting hours will be moderate compared to peak summer months. The average fasting duration in India will range between 12 to 14 hours, making it spiritually fulfilling yet physically balanced.

In this article, we provide the complete Ramadan 2026 Sehri and Iftar time table for major cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), along with important fasting guidelines.

How Ramadan 2026 Fasting Works

Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

• The day begins before dawn with a pre-fast meal called Sehri (Suhoor).
• Fasting starts at Fajr prayer.
• The fast ends at sunset with Iftar, at the time of Maghrib prayer.

During fasting hours, Muslims abstain from:

• Eating and drinking
• Smoking or tobacco use
• Marital relations
• Negative speech or harmful behavior

Ramadan is not just about avoiding food and drink — it is about self-control, patience, discipline, and spiritual purification.

What Is Ramadan? Meaning, Fasting Rules, History & Spiritual Significance

Ramadan Fasting Hours Around the World in 2026

Due to the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramadan shifts 10–11 days earlier every year.

In 2026, fasting hours globally will be relatively balanced:

• India: Approximately 12.5–13 hours
• Saudi Arabia: Around 13 hours
• UK & Europe: 12–14 hours (depending on latitude)
• North America: Around 12–13 hours

Longer fasts typically occur in higher latitude countries during summer, but 2026 offers moderate daylight durations worldwide.

Ramadan Time Table 2026 – New Delhi Sehri & Iftar Time

Note: Timings gradually adjust daily by 1–2 minutes.

What Should Be Avoided During Fasting Hours?

During Ramadan fasting hours, Muslims should avoid:

• Eating or drinking intentionally from Fajr to Maghrib
• Smoking or tobacco use
• Deliberate vomiting
• Abusive or offensive language
• Gossiping, backbiting, or lying
• Arguments or fights
• Watching inappropriate content
• Dishonesty or cheating
• Wasting time in sinful activities
• Sexual relations during fasting hours

Ramadan encourages moral discipline and purification of character, not just physical restraint.

FAQs – Ramadan Time Table 2026

1. How long is Ramadan 2026?

Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days, depending on the next crescent moon sighting.

2. Why do Ramadan start dates differ between countries?

Because Ramadan begins after local moon sighting, which may vary by region.

3. Who is exempt from fasting?

Children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, travelers, and those with medical conditions may be exempt.

4. Do Sehri and Iftar times change daily?

Yes, they shift slightly each day according to sunrise and sunset timings.

5. When is Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 expected?

Eid will be declared after the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon at the end of Ramadan.

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