Ramadan 2026 Complete Guide: Prayer Times, Sehri & Iftar
Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims around the world fast from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib). This comprehensive guide covers everything you need for a successful Ramadan in 2026.
When is Ramadan 2026?
Ramadan 2026 (1447 Hijri) is expected to begin around mid-February to mid-March 2026, depending on the moon sighting in your region. The exact dates vary by country.
Sehri (Suhoor) and Iftar Times
Sehri/Suhoor is the pre-dawn meal eaten before Fajr prayer. You must stop eating before the Fajr Adhan.
Iftar is the meal to break the fast at Maghrib prayer time (sunset).
Prayer times vary by location. Use a reliable app like Muslim Now to get accurate GPS-based Sehri and Iftar times for your exact location.
Dua for Breaking Fast (Iftar)
Dua for Sehri
5 Tips for a Productive Ramadan
- Set prayer alarms: Use Muslim Now's Azan notifications for all 5 prayers and Sehri/Iftar times
- Read Quran daily: Aim to complete the entire Quran during Ramadan. Muslim Now's Quran reader with audio makes it easy
- Track your prayers: Use the prayer tracker to maintain a streak of all 5 daily prayers
- Give charity (Zakat): Calculate your Zakat using Muslim Now's built-in Zakat calculator
- Make dua regularly: Use the Duas section for morning/evening adhkar and special Ramadan duas
Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)
Laylat al-Qadr is the most blessed night in Ramadan, described in the Quran as "better than a thousand months" (Quran 97:3). It falls in the last 10 nights of Ramadan, most likely on the odd nights (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th).
On this night, increase your worship:
- Pray Tahajjud (night prayer)
- Read Quran
- Make abundant dua
- Give charity
- Recite this dua taught by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ:
Fasting Rules
- Who must fast: Every adult Muslim who is physically able
- Exemptions: Children, elderly, sick, pregnant/nursing women, travelers
- What breaks the fast: Eating, drinking, or smoking from Fajr to Maghrib
- What doesn't break fast: Using miswak, accidentally eating/drinking, eye drops
Best App for Ramadan
Muslim Now is the perfect Ramadan companion with:
- Accurate Sehri and Iftar times based on GPS
- Special Ramadan banner with day counter
- Ramadan duas and daily hadith
- Full Quran with audio for daily reading
- Prayer tracker for maintaining your streak
- Islamic calendar with all Ramadan events
- 100% ad-free - no distractions during worship