New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings on the occasion of Ramzan, wishing peace, prosperity and togetherness across society as the holy month begins.
In a message posted on X, PM Modi wrote, “Ramzan Mubarak! May this auspicious month further the spirit of togetherness in our society. May there be peace and prosperity everywhere.”
Ramzan Mubarak!
May this auspicious month further the spirit of togetherness in our society. May there be peace and prosperity everywhere.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 18, 2026
Ramzan will begin in India on Thursday
Ramzan will begin in India on Thursday after the crescent moon marking the start of the holy month was sighted in several parts of the country on Wednesday evening. With the moon sighting, Muslims will observe daily fasting from dawn to dusk for the next 30 days.
Shahi Imam of Chandni Chowk’s Fatehpuri Mosque, Maulana Mufti Mukarram Ahmed, confirmed the sighting of the moon and announced the start of the fasting month. Naib Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, Syed Shaban Bukhari, also declared that the crescent had been seen.
Ramzan observed by Muslims worldwide
Ramzan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a sacred period of fasting, prayer and reflection. Special evening prayers known as Taraweeh are offered in mosques during the month, during which the Quran is recited in full over the course of the prayers leading up to Eid.
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