when is ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. It starts with the sighting of the new moon and lasts 29-30 days. For 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday, February 28, or Saturday, March 1, and will end on the evening of Sunday, March 30, or Monday, March 31, depending on the moon sighting. In 2026, Ramadan is expected to start on the evening of Tuesday, February 17, and end on the evening of Wednesday, March 18.