Rabat – Muslims in Tanzania are expected to welcome the holy month of Ramadan on February 18, in line with lunar calendar calculations and early moon sighting forecasts.
According to Hamariweb, astronomers will sight the crescent moon on February 17, meaning that the following day will mark the beginning of the holy month.
Ramadan follows the Islamic lunar calendar, which causes the holy month to shift earlier by around ten days each year.
In Tanzania, preparations for Ramadan usually intensify days ahead of the expected start, as mosques, families, and local communities adjust daily routines around fasting, prayer, and communal worship.
Suhur (pre-dawn meal) and iftar (breaking of the fast) times vary slightly across Tanzania due to geographic differences.
In major cities such as Dar es Salaam and Morogoro, Suhur ends at Fajr prayer time, while iftar takes place at sunset, coinciding with the Maghrib prayer.
Other regions may record minor variations of a few minutes.
Mosques and religious institutions traditionally publish detailed Ramadan calendars that list daily Suhur and Iftar times for each city, allowing worshippers to follow precise schedules throughout the month.
Ramadan holds deep spiritual importance for Muslims, as it marks a period of fasting, prayer, self-discipline, and reflection.
From dawn to sunset, adult Muslims abstain from food and drink, while also placing renewed attention on charity, patience, and acts of worship.
Evening prayers, including Tarawih, draw large congregations to mosques across the country.
