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When Is Ramadan 2026, and How Is the Moon Sighted?

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The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will likely be Thursday, February 19.

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Ramadan 2026: Wednesday 18 February or Thursday 19, the Start Date of the Month of Fasting Still in Balance in France

While the French Council of Muslim Worship has already set the beginning of the Muslim Feast on Thursday, 19 February, the Grand Mosque of Paris awaits the outcome of a religious commission to meet within it on Tuesday, 17 February, at 6 p.m.

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When is Ramadan 2026, and how is the moon sighted?

The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will likely be Thursday, February 19.

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Al Jazeera broke the news in Qatar on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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