Ramzan 2026 USA, Canada & Latin America Guide

Ramadan (also spelled Ramzan) 2026 has officially begun, as confirmed by moon sightings in Saudi Arabia and other regions. The dates are based on the lunar Islamic (Hijri) calendar, so they are consistent globally, though local moon sightings in the Americas (e.g., by organizations like ISNA or local mosques) may cause minor variations of 1 day in some communities.

Key Dates for Ramadan 2026 (Americas / US / Canada / etc.)

• Start of Ramadan: Began on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (first day of fasting). This follows the crescent moon sighting announced on February 17, 2026, in Saudi Arabia, which is widely followed in the Americas (including US sources like TimeandDate.com and IslamicFinder).
  • Many Muslims began fasting from dawn on Feb 18, after Suhoor on the evening of Feb 17.
• Duration: 29 or 30 days, depending on the sighting of the Shawwal moon.
• End of Ramadan: Expected around Thursday, March 19, 2026 (last day of fasting), with the month concluding in the evening.
• Eid al-Fitr 2026 (celebrating the end of Ramadan): Friday, March 20, 2026 (tentative, 1st Shawwal 1447 AH). This is the major festive event with prayers, family gatherings, feasts, charity (Zakat al-Fitr), and community celebrations. In some places, it may shift to March 19 or 21 based on local moon sighting.

Note: As of February 18, 2026 (current date), Ramadan is ongoing. Dates are tentative until final moon confirmation for Eid, but major sources (Saudi announcement, TimeandDate.com, IslamicFinder, Al Jazeera) align on Feb 18 start and mid-March end.

Main Events During Ramadan 2026

• Daily Fasting (Sawm): From dawn (Suhoor/Fajr) to sunset (Iftar/Maghrib). In the Americas (Northern Hemisphere), fasting hours are around 11–13 hours, varying by location (shorter in southern areas, longer in northern ones).
• Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power): One of the odd nights in the last 10 days, often observed on the 27th night (expected around March 16–17, 2026). Highly spiritual night with extra prayers (Tahajjud), Quran recitation, and supplications.
• I’tikaf: Optional retreat in mosques during the last 10 days.
• Charity and Community: Increased Zakat, Sadaqah, iftar gatherings, and Taraweeh prayers nightly.
• Eid al-Fitr: Culminates the month with Eid prayers (often in the morning), sweets, gifts, and family visits.

For precise local prayer/Suhoor/Iftar times in the Americas (e.g., New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, or Hyderabad’s timezone if relevant), check apps/sites like IslamicFinder.org or local mosque announcements, as they adjust for longitude.

This information is suitable for sharing on www.clicksusanews.com as a timely update on Ramzan events in 2026. Ramadan Mubarak! 

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