When does Ramadan 2026-1447 start?

Astronomical calculations conducted by the Arab Weather team indicate that the beginning of Ramadan 1447 in Saudi Arabia will be on Thursday, February 19, 2026 AD.

When will the crescent moon of Ramadan 2026-1447 be sighted?

God willing, the Ramadan crescent moon for 2026-1447 will be sighted after sunset on Wednesday, Sha’ban 29, corresponding to February 18, 2026 AD. The conditions for sighting the Ramadan crescent moon in Saudi Arabia will be as follows:

When does Ramadan 2026-1447 start?

• Ramadan crescent moon sighting date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 3:01 PM Saudi time.
• Ramadan crescent sighting date: after sunset on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
• Sunset time in Riyadh on the day of investigation: 5:49 PM
• Age of the crescent moon at sunset on the day of observation: 26 hours and 48 minutes
• Possibility of seeing the Ramadan crescent : Possible with the naked eye

Conclusion: Sighting the crescent moon of the blessed month of Ramadan will be possible, God willing, in Saudi Arabia after sunset on Wednesday, Sha’ban 29, corresponding to February 18, 2026 AD. Accordingly, Thursday, February 19, is expected to be the beginning of the first day of Ramadan 2026 in Saudi Arabia.