Ramadan schedule 2026: Check Suhoor and Iftar timings by city in Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Lucknow

Ramadan 2026: The holy month of Ramadan – also spelled Ramadan, Ramzan or Ramadan – is one of the most auspicious times for Muslims around the world. The entire month is considered the holiest month in the Islamic lunar (Hijri) calendar. It begins with the sighting of the crescent moon and marks a period of fasting, prayer and meditation.

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When does Ramadan 2026 start in India?

Usually, the crescent moon is first sighted in Gulf countries such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, as well as in some parts of India and Western countries, while India usually begins Ramadan a day later. The Ramadan crescent moon was sighted in India on Wednesday, February 18, with the first rosa appearing on Thursday, February 19.

Fasting from dawn to dusk during the holy month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. During this period, devout Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, evil thoughts and deeds, and marital relations from dawn until sunset.

Ramadan 2026: Suhoor and Iftar timings according to the city

While suhoor is the pre-fasting meal before sunrise, each day of fasting ends with iftar after sunset. Here’s a look at the schedule for Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Lucknow, according to Islamic Scholar:

Lucknow Suhoor and Iftar time:

Every day, the timing of Suhoor and Iftar changes by a few minutes according to sunrise and sunset, which varies from one city to another. Moreover, the matter also differs among Muslims, depending on which sect they belong to – Sunni or Shiite. The difference is usually a few minutes.

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