Ramadan 2026: The month of Ramadan full of blessings and blessings has started. After the sighting of the moon in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, the first Roza is being observed there from Wednesday, 18 February. Taraweeh prayers have started being offered in mosques all over the world including Mecca and Medina and the process of worship has started.
Generally, there is a difference of one day in the beginning of Ramadan in India and Gulf countries. If the moon is visible in India this evening, then the first Roza will be observed across the country on 19 February 2026. The Muslim community eagerly waits for this holy month and fasts with full devotion.
What is Roza?
Roza is an important prayer of Islam. In this, Muslims do Sehri before sunrise and then abstain from eating and drinking till sunset. The fast is broken in the evening at Iftar.
Roza is not just about staying hungry and thirsty, but it is also considered a practice to keep the mind, speech and behavior pure.
rules for fasting
Sehri is necessary
The fast begins with eating Sehri before sunrise. This is considered preparation and Sunnah for fasting.
Abstaining from food and water throughout the day
After Sehri, eating or drinking anything is prohibited till sunset.
breaking fast with iftar
There is a tradition of breaking the fast with dates and water after sunset. After this namaz is offered.
Five times prayers and taraweeh
Along with the five daily prayers in Ramadan, Taraweeh prayers at night have special significance.
distance from bad deeds
It is advised to avoid lies, anger, gossip and bad behavior during fasting.
Benefits of fasting
Along with religious importance, Roza is also considered beneficial from mental and physical point of view.
- Increase in self-control and patience
- Development of compassion towards the needy
- Peace of mind and positive energy
importance of ramadan
Ramadan is considered one of the most sacred months in the religion of Islam. It is called the month of mercy, forgiveness and blessings. According to religious belief, Quran Sharif was revealed in this month.
Muslims worship Allah by fasting this entire month. Roza gives the message of self-control, patience and humanity. During this time, people try to stay away from bad thoughts and wrong actions and worship as much as possible.
Ramadan is not only a month of worship but also a symbol of brotherhood, charity and humanity. People help the needy, pay Zakat and Sadaka and try to increase love and harmony in the society.
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