Here’s why Ramadan begins on different dates every year?

Ramadan is the sacred month in Islamic calendar in which Muslims abstain from eating and drinking during the day.

However, you must have noticed that Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, occurs at a different time each year. This is because the Islamic calendar (354 or 355-day long) is based on the lunar cycle, which is roughly 10–12 days shorter than the solar-based Gregorian calendar. As a result, Ramadan shifts earlier annually, moving through all seasons over a roughly 33-year cycle, allowing for slight variations in the exact start date.

Due to this 11-day difference, the start date of Ramadan moves backward each year. The month officially begins with the sighting of the new crescent moon, allowing for slight variations in the exact start date.

For example, in 2024, Ramadan started in early March, while in 2030, it is expected to begin in early January.

How long will Muslims around the world fast in Ramadan 2026?

Ramadan 2026 is set to begin on Thursday in Pakistan, while some countries have already observed their first fast on Wednesday. Although fasting hours vary by location and season, this year’s Ramadan is anticipated to be relatively manageable in terms of duration. Astronomical estimates suggest that daily fasting will range between 12 and 13 hours across most Arab countries and parts of Asia at the start of the holy month. As Ramadan falls in the closing days of winter and the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, fasting hours will gradually increase as the month progresses. This means the […]

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