The holy month of Ramadan began in India on Feb. 19 after the sighting of the crescent moon. This ushers in a period of fasting, prayer and spiritual renewal for millions of Muslims around the world.
During the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, fasting is observed from dawn to dusk. It is considered one of the five pillars of Islam.
The start of Ramadan is traditionally determined through the sighting of the crescent moon. Usually, it is first seen in the Gulf countries, followed by India and nearly all regions a day after that. This is the reason why in some countries like Saudi Arabia, Ramadan began a day earlier on Feb. 18.
The holy month of Ramadan symbolises discipline and gratitude. Muslims observing fast avoid eating and drinking, including water, from dawn until sunset.
At the time of Ramadan, the day begins with Sehri, the pre-dawn meal, and comes to an end with Iftar in the evening.
Besides observing fast and praying to God, Muslims also look forward to engaging themselves in various charitable acts during this month.
While Sehri offers nourishment and strength for the day ahead, Iftar is the time for joy and starts with dates and water. This is the time when Muslims spend time with their family and friends.
In the holy month of Ramadan, precise timings are followed and can vary slightly from one location to another.
Ramadan 2026: Sehri, Iftar Timings for Feb. 28
The Sehri and Iftar timings depend on the sighting of the moon and the sunrise. Here is a look at the timings for different cities in India.
- New Delhi: Sehri - 5:28 a.m. Iftar- 6:21 p.m.
- Hyderabad: Sehri - 5:22 a.m. Iftar- 6:23 p.m.
- Mumbai Sehri - 5:38 a.m. Iftar- 6:44 p.m.
- Bengaluru Sehri - 5:24 a.m. Iftar- 6:29 p.m.
- Srinagar Sehri - 5:37 a.m. Iftar- 6:27 p.m.
- Lucknow Sehri - 5:13 a.m. Iftar - 6:08 p.m.
- Chennai Sehri - 05:14 a.m. Iftar - 6:18 p.m.
- Kolkata Sehri - 04:43 a.m. Iftar - 5:41 p.m.
Ramadan 2026: Significance
The holy month of Ramadan lasts for 29 to 30 days and ends with the celebrations of Eid al-Fitr, a major festival in the Islamic calendar. Fasting is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. During this time, the holy Qur'an was first revealed to the Prophet Mohammad.
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