This evening, Saudi Arabia announced the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan in 2026. February 18th will be the first day of the month-long fast for Muslims worldwide, which will last until March 19th. March 20th will mark the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

Ramadan, the ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar, is characterized by obligatory fasting (Uraza), one of the five pillars of Islam. It was during Ramadan that the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelations of the Quran.

Fasting is not only abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset but also a time for spiritual cleansing, self-discipline, and the fight against temptations. Breaking the fast is considered a sin. Fasting is obligatory for adult and healthy Muslims, but exceptions exist for pregnant and breastfeeding women, women during their periods, travelers, and those with illnesses.

Due to the lunar calendar, the date of Ramadan shifts annually. In 2026, it will begin on February 18, end on March 19, and Eid al-Fitr will fall on March 20.

According to official data, ethnic Muslims in Russia make up approximately 15 million people, almost 10% of the country's population.

Most of them live in the North Caucasus, where their lives and work will be entirely dedicated to observing all the rules of this sacred month.

To celebrate the arrival of the festive month, the streets of Grozny were decorated and a ceremonial fireworks display was launched.


Video taken from the Instagram account of the Grand Business Park.