Ramadan 2026 In India: When Will The First Sehri Of Ramazan Take Place? Check Roza Sehri & Iftar Full Schedule

Ramadan 2026 In India: As Ramadan 2026 approaches, Muslim communities in India are preparing for a month that reshapes routine and focus. The Islamic fasting month is expected to start in the third week of February, depending on the new moon. Once confirmed, daily life shifts around fasting, early meals, evening gatherings and extended worship, stretching over 29 or 30 days.

For Muslims, Ramadan is the most important month in the lunar year, linked closely to worship and restraint. Fasting from sunrise to sunset is not only about staying hungry or thirsty. It also asks people to manage speech, emotions and actions. Many increase Quran recitation, make extra prayers and give charity, using the month as a reset for faith.

Ramadan 2026 India moon sighting and expected start date

In India, attention now rests on the expected crescent moon sighting on February 18, 2026. Astronomers suggest the moon should be visible between 6:15 pm and 6:45 pm IST, once daylight fades. People usually watch the western sky from terraces, fields and mosque courtyards. If the moon is seen, fasting will start on Thursday, February 19.

If the crescent is not visible on February 18, Ramadan in India will begin on February 20 instead. That would complete 30 days of Sha'ban, the month that comes before Ramadan in the Islamic calendar. This sighting method, rather than fixed printed dates, explains why the start of Ramadan can differ by a day.

Ramadan 2026 India calendar and daily timings

Through Ramadan 2026 in India, the day revolves around two key timings. Sehri marks the last meal before dawn and the start of fasting. Iftar signals the end of the fast at sunset. Both move slightly earlier or later each day as sunrise and sunset times change across February and March.

Date	Sehri Time	Iftar Time
February 19, 2026	05:36 AM	06:15 PM
February 20, 2026	05:35 AM	06:16 PM
February 21, 2026	05:35 AM	06:17 PM
February 22, 2026	05:34 AM	06:17 PM
February 23, 2026	05:33 AM	06:18 PM
February 24, 2026	05:32 AM	06:19 PM
February 25, 2026	05:31 AM	06:19 PM
February 26, 2026	05:30 AM	06:20 PM
February 27, 2026	05:29 AM	06:21 PM
February 28, 2026	05:28 AM	06:21 PM
March 1, 2026	05:27 AM	06:22 PM
March 2, 2026	05:26 AM	06:23 PM
March 3, 2026	05:25 AM	06:23 PM
March 4, 2026	05:24 AM	06:24 PM
March 5, 2026	05:23 AM	06:25 PM
March 6, 2026	05:22 AM	06:25 PM
March 7, 2026	05:21 AM	06:26 PM
March 8, 2026	05:20 AM	06:26 PM
March 9, 2026	05:19 AM	06:27 PM
March 10, 2026	05:18 AM	06:28 PM
March 11, 2026	05:17 AM	06:28 PM
March 12, 2026	05:15 AM	06:29 PM
March 13, 2026	05:14 AM	06:29 PM
March 14, 2026	05:13 AM	06:30 PM
March 15, 2026	05:12 AM	06:31 PM
March 16, 2026	05:11 AM	06:31 PM
March 17, 2026	05:10 AM	06:32 PM
March 18, 2026	05:08 AM	06:32 PM
March 19, 2026	05:07 AM	06:33 PM
March 20, 2026	05:06 AM	06:33 PM

Ramadan 2026 India Sehri and daytime fasting routine

Sehri during Ramadan 2026 in India will take place before dawn breaks each day. People usually wake in the dark, eat a balanced meal and drink plenty of water before the fast begins. The food is often simple but filling, with fruits, grains and proteins. Some perform morning prayers afterwards, while others sit quietly as the day of restraint starts.

Once sunrise passes, the fast continues until sunset, with no food or drink allowed. Many try to keep regular work or study schedules while managing lower energy. Muslims also aim to watch their words, limit arguments and stay patient. The month encourages steady discipline in daily conduct, not just changes to eating hours.

Ramadan 2026 India Iftar, evenings and community life

Iftar in Ramadan 2026 in India will arrive each evening at sunset, when the fast ends. Families often wait with dates and water ready, following a long-held tradition. After the first bites, fuller meals are served, which differ by region but usually include fruits, snacks, savouries and cooked dishes shared with relatives and guests.

Across the 29 or 30 days, this pattern of Sehri, fasting, prayer and Iftar becomes a steady rhythm. Nights may include extra prayers at mosques or at home, along with Quran recitation. Though there are gatherings and shared meals, the month remains largely quiet and focused, shaped by personal faith and collective practice.