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Ramadan in Birmingham 2026 Begins: Library Lit up as City Prepares for Cherished Tradition
Green Lane Masjid follows Saudi moon sighting to start Ramadan with taraweeh prayers on Feb 17; over 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide begin fasting, Saudi officials said.
- On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre announced the moon was sighted and Ramadan will start after maghrib, with taraweeh beginning tonight after isha at 8pm.
- Saudi authorities confirmed a faint crescent sighting at the Tumair observatory, declaring Wednesday, February 18 as the first fasting day despite forecasts saying the crescent was not visible.
- The mosque urged worshippers to arrive early and follow guidance, reminding them to park considerately, not block entrances, and to 'uphold the best character' during Ramadan.
- More than 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide are expected to begin fasting on Wednesday, with fasting as one of Islam's five pillars and exemptions for children, the sick, travellers, and some women.
- Others in the UK will look for the crescent on Wednesday evening and, if sighted, main UK Ramadan would begin on Thursday, February 19, reflecting the moon-sighting tradition and differing local versus Saudi-based timings.
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The Economic TimesRamadan 2026 moon sighting: Saudi Arabia confirms crescent moon sighting—here's when Ramadan begins
Ramadan 1447 begins on February 18, 2026, following the official sighting of the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia. This sacred month marks the start of fasting for Muslims worldwide. The holy month commemorates the revelation of the Quran. Ramadan 2026 is expected to last 29 days, subject to further moon sighting.
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