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Join on Telegram Rabat – Ramadan 2026 officially starts in Pakistan on Thursday, February 19, after the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon.
The committee said that Ramadan’s crescent moon was sighted this evening in different parts of Pakistan.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is the most sacred month for Muslims. During this time, Muslims do not eat or drink during daylight hours.
They also focus on prayer, reading the Quran, charity, and helping people in need. The month is about patience, self-control, and spiritual growth.
In major cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, mosques are filled with worshippers for Taraweeh prayers at night.
Families wake up early for suhoor, the pre-dawn meal, and gather again at sunset for iftar, the meal that breaks the fast. Traditional foods such as dates, pakoras, samosas, fruit chaat, and biryani are commonly served.
In Pakistan, Ramadan comes with a special atmosphere. Markets stay open late into the night, and streets are busy with people shopping for food, clothes, and gifts. Television channels air special Ramadan programs, including religious talks and charity shows.
Charity is a big part of Ramadan in the country. Many people give zakat, a required form of charity in Islam, and donate food or money to those who are struggling.
At the end of the month, Muslims celebrate Eid Al Fitr with special prayers, family gatherings, new clothes, and festive meals.
