The UAE Declares Wednesday, February 18, to be the First Day of Ramadan
The UAE’s Holy Month of Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, according to a statement from the Presidential Court. The Presidential Court said in a statement that it has confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon of the month of Ramadan based on the ruling of the Moon Sighting Committee for the month of Ramadan, which was issued by the UAE Council for Fatwa for the year 1447 AH. The committee met in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday evening, the 29th of Sha’ban 1447 AH, which corresponds to February 17, 2026.
Thus, the first day of the nation’s Holy Month will be Wednesday, February 18, 2026. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai.
Their Highnesses, the Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates; His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; Their Highnesses the Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers; and the people of the United Arab Emirates and the world are all congratu, We ask Allah Ta’ala to shower our dear country with wealth, blessings, kindness, and happiness. The message said, “All praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds.
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