Ramadan 2026: These Countries Will Begin Holy Month On February 18

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Several countries across the globe have announced the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, after they sighted the moon tonight.

Ramadan, the ninth month of the lunar calendar, holds profound significance for Muslims worldwide. Throughout this holy month, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, refraining from both food and drink, including water, during daylight hours.

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Here are all the countries that will begin fasting on February 18:

Bahrain: Wednesday is the first day of Ramadan in Bahrain, its news agency reported.

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Iraq: Iraq officially announces that Wednesday, February 18th, is the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.

Kuwait: The holy month of Ramadan will begin tomorrow, after the crescent was sighted today.

Lebanon: The country has officially announced that Wednesday, February 18, is the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.

Palestine: Wednesday, February 18th, is the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, in Palestine.

Qatar: The Gulf nation has also announced that first day of the holy month will begin on February 18.

Saudi Arabia: The country's Supreme Court has officially announced that tomorrow is the first day of Ramadan.

UAE: The United Arab Emirates' moon sighting committee has sighted the crescent and announced February 18 as the first day of the holy month.

Yemen: The nation officially announces that Wednesday, February 18th, is the first day of Ramadan.

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