As of the evening crescent meeting held by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Ramadan 1447 AH is expected to begin on Thursday, February 19, 2026, subject to official confirmation. Astronomical data from the Pakistan Meteorological Department indicates favorable moon-sighting conditions.

Below is a complete and structured guide covering:

• 1st Ramadan 2026 timings
• Daily prayer schedule (Fajr to Isha & Taraweeh)
• City-wise fasting timetable
• Fiqh differences
• Ramadan duration and end date
• Authentic Sehri & Iftar duas

1st Ramadan in Pakistan 2026 – Expected Date

• Moon Sighting Meeting: February 18, 2026
• Expected 1st Roza: Thursday, February 19, 2026
• Islamic Year: 1447 AH

If the crescent is confirmed, fasting begins at Fajr on February 19, 2026.

Ramadan 2026 Prayer & Fasting Schedule – Day 1 (Feb 19)

Timings below follow Fiqh-e-Hanafi calculations, widely practiced in Pakistan.

Taraweeh usually begins 15–20 minutes after Isha. Most mosques start between 7:45 PM and 8:30 PM depending on the city.

Ramadan 2026 – City Wise Calendar Overview

Ramadan Calendar 2026 Rawalpindi

• Day 1 Sehri: 5:25 AM
• Day 1 Iftar: 5:56 PM
• End of Month Sehri: ~4:48 AM
• End of Month Iftar: ~6:20 PM

Fast duration increases gradually from about 12 hours 30 minutes to nearly 13 hours 20 minutes.

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Ramadan Calendar 2026 Islamabad

Islamabad shares nearly identical timings with Rawalpindi.

• 1st Roza: February 19, 2026
• Final Roza (Expected): March 19 or 20, 2026

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Ramadan Calendar 2026 Lahore

• Day 1 Sehri: 5:19 AM
• Day 1 Iftar: 5:54 PM
• By Day 30:
  • Sehri ~4:45 AM
  • Iftar ~6:18 PM

Ramadan Calendar 2026 Karachi

Karachi experiences longer fasting hours due to later sunset.

• Day 1 Sehri: 5:47 AM
• Day 1 Iftar: 6:28 PM
• End of Ramadan:
  • Sehri ~5:10 AM
  • Iftar ~6:45 PM

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Ramadan Calendar 2026 Faisalabad

• Day 1 Sehri: 5:24 AM
• Day 1 Iftar: 5:58 PM
• Day 30 Sehri: ~4:50 AM
• Day 30 Iftar: ~6:18 PM

Key Prayer Time Adjustments During Ramadan

Sehri vs Fajr

“Sehri Ends” is the strict cutoff time. Scholars recommend stopping food 5–10 minutes before Fajr as precaution.

Jummah (Friday)

Friday prayer usually held between 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM, depending on mosque schedule.

Taraweeh

Held nightly after Isha throughout Ramadan.

Fiqh Differences Explained

Fiqh-e-Jafria (Shia)

• Sehri ends ~10 minutes earlier
• Iftar ~10–12 minutes later

Shafi, Hanbali, Maliki

• Asr prayer begins earlier (around 3:30–3:45 PM in many cities)

Always confirm with your local mosque for jamaat timing.

Ramadan 2026 Duration & End Date

• Expected Start: February 19, 2026
• Expected End: March 19 or 20, 2026
• Total Days: 29 or 30

Will Ramadan Come Twice in 2026?

No. Ramadan shifts approximately 10–11 days earlier each Gregorian year, but it does not occur twice in one calendar year.

Ramadan Weather Outlook 2026

• Punjab & KPK: Pleasant February weather
• Karachi & Sindh: Slightly warmer afternoons
• Average fast duration: ~12h 35m (early Ramadan)

Authentic Duas for Ramadan

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Sehri Dua (Niyyah)

Arabic:
وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ

Transliteration:
Wa bi-sawmi ghadin nawaytu min shahri Ramadan.

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

Remember: The intention in your heart is sufficient.

Iftar Dua

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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