Moon not sighted: Ramadan 2026 in PH to begin on Feb. 19

Moon not sighted: Ramadan 2026 in PH to begin on Feb. 19

The holy month of Ramadan in the Philippines will begin on Thursday, February 19, 2026, according to the Bangsamoro Grand Mufti.

Muslims in PH to observe Ramadan starting Feb. 19

The holy month of Ramadan will officially begin on Thursday, February 19, after the crescent moon was not sighted on Tuesday night, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) announced. In a statement, the NCMF said moon sighting activities were conducted in coordination with the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Darul Ifta, various …

No Moon Was Sighted, Ramadan 2026 Moved in PH

Photo from Pexels.com Muslim communities across the Philippines are preparing to welcome the holy month of Ramadan following the official announcement from the Bangsamoro religious authority. The declaration came after moon sighting activities were conducted nationwide, with observers confirming that the crescent moon was not visible. The result determines when the fasting period will officially begin. Here’s how the decision was reached and wha…