Today is Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is meeting this evening to confirm the crescent sighting. If the moon is sighted tonight, 1st Ramadan 1447 AH will begin on Thursday, February 19, 2026 in Lahore and across Pakistan.

Below is a complete, detailed guide for Lahore residents, including Sehri, Iftar, daily prayer timings, traffic advisory, Taraweeh schedule, and authentic Ramadan duas.

1st Ramadan in Pakistan 2026 – Expected Date

• Moon Sighting: Evening of Feb 18, 2026
• 1st Roza (Expected): Thursday, Feb 19, 2026
• Islamic Year: 1447 AH

Ramadan 2026 is 1447 AH, not 1446.

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Lahore Ramadan Timetable – First 3 Days (Fiqh-e-Hanafi)

Sehri time becomes earlier gradually, while Iftar becomes later as the month progresses.

Today’s Azan Times in Lahore (Pre-Ramadan – Feb 18)

• Fajr: 5:19 AM
• Zuhr: 12:16 PM
• Asr: 4:21 PM
• Maghrib: 5:53 PM
• Isha: 7:09 PM

If the moon is sighted tonight, the first Taraweeh will be offered after Isha on February 18.

Ramadan 2026 Daily Prayer & Fasting Schedule – Lahore (Day 1 Full Detail)

For February 19 (Expected 1st Roza):

• Sehri Ends / Fajr Start: 5:18 AM
• Zuhr: Around 12:16 PM
• Asr (Hanafi): Around 4:22 PM
• Iftar / Maghrib: 5:54 PM
• Isha: Around 7:10 PM
• Taraweeh: 15–20 minutes after Isha

Average fasting duration on Day 1: approximately 12 hours 36 minutes.
By the end of Ramadan, the fast may extend to nearly 13 hours 15–20 minutes.

What Is Suhoor (Sehri) and Iftar?

Suhoor (Sehri)

The pre-dawn meal eaten before Fajr. Eating must stop at the exact Sehri ending time.

Iftar

The meal to break the fast at sunset (Maghrib). It is Sunnah to break the fast with dates or water.

What Time Does the Ramadan Fast Start and End?

In Lahore (Day 1 example):

• Fast starts at 5:18 AM (Fajr)
• Fast ends at 5:54 PM (Maghrib)

Times change slightly every day.

Ramadan 2026 Iftar Time in Pakistan

Across major cities on Day 1:

• Lahore: 5:54 PM
• Islamabad: 5:56 PM
• Faisalabad: 5:58 PM
• Multan: 6:05 PM
• Karachi: 6:28 PM

Karachi has longer fasting hours due to later sunset.

Taraweeh in Lahore – Major Mosques

If the crescent is sighted tonight, Taraweeh prayers will be held at:

• Badshahi Mosque
• Data Darbar

Most mosques begin between 7:30 PM and 8:15 PM.

Traffic Advisory for Lahore

Expect heavy congestion:

• Mall Road
• Ferozepur Road
• Liberty Market
• Gulberg Main Boulevard

Peak congestion usually starts 45 minutes before Iftar (around 5:00 PM onward).

Plan travel accordingly.

School Timings During Ramadan

As per the Punjab notification:

• Monday–Thursday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Girls’ schools may open 15 minutes earlier.

Government Aid – Nigehban Card

Residents checking Rs 10,000 relief status can:

• SMS CNIC to 8070
• Visit local Assistant Commissioner office

Sehri Dua (Starting the Fast)

Arabic:

وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ

Transliteration:

Wa bi-sawmi ghadin nawaytu min shahri Ramadan.

Translation:

“I intend to keep the fast for tomorrow in the month of Ramadan.”

Reminder: The intention in the heart is sufficient even if not spoken.

Iftar Dua (Breaking the Fast)

Arabic:

اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّی لَكَ صُمْتُ وَبِكَ اٰمَنْتُ وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَعَلٰی رِزْقِكَ اَفْطَرْتُ

Transliteration:

Allahumma inni laka sumtu wa bika aamantu wa ‘alayka tawakkaltu wa ‘ala rizqika aftartu.

Translation:

“O Allah! I fasted for You, I believe in You, I trust in You, and I break my fast with Your sustenance.”

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