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Ramadan 2026: GCC Countries Confirm Crescent Sighting

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Oman confirmed Thursday, 19 February, while Saudi and UAE announced 18th as the beginning of Ramadan.
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It’s confirmed: Ramadan 2026 begins in the UAE on February 18

Following the confirmed sighting of the crescent moon, Ramadan will officially begin across the UAE on February 18 The post It’s confirmed: Ramadan 2026 begins in the UAE on February 18 appeared first on Gulf Business.

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Ramadan 2026: GCC countries confirm crescent sighting

Oman confirmed Thursday, 19 February, while Saudi and UAE announced 18th as the beginning of Ramadan.

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All GCC countries except Oman confirm February 18 as first day of Ramadan

MUSCAT – All Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, except Oman, have announced that Wednesday, February 18, will mark the first day of Ramadan, following the sighting of the crescent moon. Authorities in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait confirmed that fasting would begin at dawn on Wednesday after their respective moon-sighting committees verified the crescent. However, Oman announced that the first day of Ramada…

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The Arabian Stories News broke the news in on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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