when is ramadan over

Ramadan in 2026 is expected to end around the evening of Wednesday 18 March 2026, with Eid al‑Fitr likely on Thursday 19 March or Friday 20 March 2026, depending on local moon sighting.

Why the date isn’t exact

Ramadan does not have a single fixed global end date because:

• The Islamic calendar is lunar, so months are 29 or 30 days based on the new crescent moon.

• Local or national religious authorities decide the end of Ramadan according to moon sighting or calculated criteria.

• This means one country may celebrate Eid al‑Fitr a day earlier or later than another.

In simple terms: Ramadan ends at sunset on the last day of fasting in your country, when the new moon of Shawwal is confirmed, and the next day is Eid al‑Fitr.

Expected 2026 timeline

Most major Islamic calendars for 1447 AH/2026 currently estimate:

• Start of Ramadan 2026: evening of 17–19 February 2026 (varies slightly by source and method).

• End of fasting: evening of Wednesday 18 or Thursday 19 March 2026, depending on moon sighting.

• Eid al‑Fitr: expected on Thursday 19 or Friday 20 March 2026 in many places.

What you should do

To know exactly “when Ramadan is over” for you:

1. Check your local mosque or Islamic center’s Ramadan calendar for 2026.
2. Follow announcements from your country’s official religious authority (if applicable).
3. Plan Eid al‑Fitr as the day after the last fast, once the local moon‑sighting decision is made.

In Islamic terms, Ramadan ends when the first day of Shawwal begins; Eid al‑Fitr is that first day, and fasting is no longer allowed.

TL;DR: For 2026, expect Ramadan to be over around the evening of 18–19 March 2026 where you are, but always follow your local community’s final moon‑sighting decision.

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