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Ramadan 2026 Prayer Times Set as Fasting Begins in Saudi Arabia and Egypt Announces Dates
Religious authorities in Saudi Arabia and Egypt confirm the onset of Ramadan with official prayer schedules and moon-sighting announcements
Religious authorities in Saudi Arabia and Egypt have confirmed the timetable for Ramadan 2026, with precise prayer times and fasting schedules announced as the holy month begins.
In Saudi Arabia, the sighting of the crescent moon on the evening of Tuesday, February 17, 2026, signalled the commencement of Ramadan, with the first fast observed on Wednesday, February 18. Worshippers across the kingdom marked the day with the pre-dawn Fajr prayer at approximately 5:08 a.m., followed by sunrise at 6:25 a.m., midday Dhuhr at 12:07 p.m., afternoon Asr at 3:22 p.m., sunset Maghrib at 5:49 p.m., and evening Isha prayer at 7:01 p.m., setting the rhythm for daily fasting and worship throughout the month.
Mosques held congregational Taraweeh prayers each night as the spiritual atmosphere deepened with community devotion and reflection.
In Egypt, religious authorities confirmed that Ramadan would begin on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following separate moonsighting observations, with local prayer timetables issued to guide worshippers.
The schedule in Cairo lists the Fajr prayer in the early morning, followed by Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha at times that adjust daily as the month progresses, while Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and Iftar (fast-breaking at sunset) periods are aligned with those prayer points.
These timings support fasting from dawn until sunset and facilitate adherence to spiritual obligations.
Across both countries, officials emphasise the importance of prayer, reflection and community service during Ramadan, a period of heightened spiritual observance in the Islamic calendar.
Worshippers are encouraged to plan their daily routines around the prayer schedule and to participate in charitable acts and extended night prayers.
The precise schedules reflect regional practices and astronomical observations that determine the beginning and end of each day’s fast.
As Ramadan unfolds, communities continue to observe congregational prayers and family gatherings at iftar, reinforcing cultural and religious traditions.
With Ramadan expected to extend for 29 or 30 days depending on the sighting of the next crescent moon, believers in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and beyond are following these prayer times closely to fulfil their religious duties and embrace the spiritual rhythms of the holy month.
In Saudi Arabia, the sighting of the crescent moon on the evening of Tuesday, February 17, 2026, signalled the commencement of Ramadan, with the first fast observed on Wednesday, February 18. Worshippers across the kingdom marked the day with the pre-dawn Fajr prayer at approximately 5:08 a.m., followed by sunrise at 6:25 a.m., midday Dhuhr at 12:07 p.m., afternoon Asr at 3:22 p.m., sunset Maghrib at 5:49 p.m., and evening Isha prayer at 7:01 p.m., setting the rhythm for daily fasting and worship throughout the month.
Mosques held congregational Taraweeh prayers each night as the spiritual atmosphere deepened with community devotion and reflection.
In Egypt, religious authorities confirmed that Ramadan would begin on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following separate moonsighting observations, with local prayer timetables issued to guide worshippers.
The schedule in Cairo lists the Fajr prayer in the early morning, followed by Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha at times that adjust daily as the month progresses, while Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and Iftar (fast-breaking at sunset) periods are aligned with those prayer points.
These timings support fasting from dawn until sunset and facilitate adherence to spiritual obligations.
Across both countries, officials emphasise the importance of prayer, reflection and community service during Ramadan, a period of heightened spiritual observance in the Islamic calendar.
Worshippers are encouraged to plan their daily routines around the prayer schedule and to participate in charitable acts and extended night prayers.
The precise schedules reflect regional practices and astronomical observations that determine the beginning and end of each day’s fast.
As Ramadan unfolds, communities continue to observe congregational prayers and family gatherings at iftar, reinforcing cultural and religious traditions.
With Ramadan expected to extend for 29 or 30 days depending on the sighting of the next crescent moon, believers in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and beyond are following these prayer times closely to fulfil their religious duties and embrace the spiritual rhythms of the holy month.
