Ramadan 2026, March 2 -- Ramadan 2026 is being observed across India with prayers, fasting and reflection, marking one of the most significant months in the Islamic calendar. The holy month began in India on Thursday, February 19, following the sighting of the crescent moon a day earlier.

Ramadan follows the Hijri (Islamic lunar) calendar and begins only after the new moon is sighted. While countries in the Gulf often spot the crescent earlier, India typically begins the month a day later. This year, the moon signalling the start of Ramadan was sighted in India on Wednesday, February 18, making February 19 the first day of fasting.

Fasting from dawn to sunset during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. During this period, devout...