is it ramadan

Yes, it is Ramadan (or at least the very beginning of it). Most major Islamic calendars expect Ramadan 2026 to start around 17–18 February 2026, with the exact beginning depending on local moon sighting, and to run until about 18–20 March 2026.

Quick Scoop: Is it Ramadan right now?

• Today’s date: 18 February 2026 (Gregorian).
• Multiple Islamic calendars list 18 February 2026 as 1 Ramadan 1447 or within the first day or two of Ramadan 2026.

• Because Ramadan starts at sunset and is tied to local moon sighting, some communities may have started fasting last night, and others might begin tonight.

So in much of the world, yes, it is already Ramadan 2026, or will be by tonight where the moon has just been sighted.