Ramadan remembers the month the Qur’an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad and it is a special time for spiritual reflection, growth and charity
16:40, 17 Feb 2026Updated 16:40, 17 Feb 2026
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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the holiest month of the year for Muslim people.
The exact dates of Ramadan change every year. This is because Islam uses a calendar based on the cycles of the Moon.
This year, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Wednesday 18 February 2026 and will conclude on the evening of Thursday 19 March 2026. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims will fast during the hours of daylight.
It is common to have one meal, known as the suhoor, just before dawn and another, known as the iftar, directly after sunset. Families and communities will often come together to share the after-dark meal.
Fasting is seen as a means of celebrating and reflecting on Islamic faith, while allowing space for spiritual growth. Ramadan remembers the month the Qur’an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
There are five daily prayers in Islam, which are also practiced during Ramadan. Fajr is practiced by the first light of dawn, while Dhuhr begins shortly after the sun has reached its highest point.
Decorations for Eid and Ramadan
Asr begins in the afternoon, followed by Maghrib at sunset and Isha at nightfall.
While these are subject to slight changes, the estimated times of the prayers taking place in Ireland are as follows:
Fajr
Feb 18 (Expected Day 1): 05:41
Feb 19: 05:39
Feb 20: 05:37
Feb 21: 05:35
Feb 22: 05:33
Feb 23: 05:30
Feb 24: 05:28
Feb 25: 05:26
Feb 26: 05:24
Feb 27: 05:22
Feb 28: 05:19
Mar 01: 05:17
Mar 02: 05:15
Mar 03: 05:13
Mar 04: 05:10
Mar 05: 05:08
Mar 06: 05:05
Mar 07: 05:03
Mar 08: 05:01
Mar 09: 04:58
Mar 10: 04:55
Mar 11: 04:53
Mar 12: 04:50
Mar 13: 04:48
Mar 14: 04:45
Mar 15: 04:43
Mar 16: 04:40
Mar 17: 04:37
Mar 18: 04:34
Mar 19 (Expected Final Day): 04:32
DhuhrFeb 18 (Expected Day 1): 12:39Feb 19: 12:39Feb 20: 12:39Feb 21: 12:39Feb 22: 12:39Feb 23: 12:38Feb 24: 12:38Feb 25: 12:38Feb 26: 12:38Feb 27: 12:38Feb 28: 12:38Mar 01: 12:37Mar 02: 12:37Mar 03: 12:37Mar 04: 12:37Mar 05: 12:37Mar 06: 12:36Mar 07: 12:36Mar 08: 12:36Mar 09: 12:36Mar 10: 12:35Mar 11: 12:35Mar 12: 12:35Mar 13: 12:35Mar 14: 12:34Mar 15: 12:34Mar 16: 12:34Mar 17: 12:34Mar 18: 12:33Mar 19 (Expected Final Day): 12:33AsrFeb 18 (Expected Day 1): 15:08Feb 19: 15:09Feb 20: 15:11Feb 21: 15:12Feb 22: 15:14Feb 23: 15:15Feb 24: 15:17Feb 25: 15:18Feb 26: 15:19Feb 27: 15:21Feb 28: 15:22Mar 01: 15:24Mar 02: 15:25Mar 03: 15:26Mar 04: 15:28Mar 05: 15:29Mar 06: 15:30Mar 07: 15:32Mar 08: 15:33Mar 09: 15:34Mar 10: 15:35Mar 11: 15:37Mar 12: 15:38Mar 13: 15:39Mar 14: 15:40Mar 15: 15:42Mar 16: 15:43Mar 17: 15:44Mar 18: 15:45Mar 19 (Expected Final Day): 15:46MaghribFeb 18 (Expected Day 1): 17:42Feb 19: 17:44Feb 20: 17:46Feb 21: 17:48Feb 22: 17:50Feb 23: 17:52Feb 24: 17:54Feb 25: 17:55Feb 26: 17:57Feb 27: 17:59Feb 28: 18:01Mar 01: 18:03Mar 02: 18:05Mar 03: 18:07Mar 04: 18:09Mar 05: 18:11Mar 06: 18:13Mar 07: 18:14Mar 08: 18:16Mar 09: 18:18Mar 10: 18:20Mar 11: 18:22Mar 12: 18:24Mar 13: 18:26Mar 14: 18:27Mar 15: 18:29Mar 16: 18:31Mar 17: 18:33Mar 18: 18:35Mar 19 (Expected Final Day): 18:37IshaFeb 18 (Expected Day 1): 19:32Feb 19: 19:34Feb 20: 19:35Feb 21: 19:37Feb 22: 19:39Feb 23: 19:41Feb 24: 19:43Feb 25: 19:45Feb 26: 19:46Feb 27: 19:48Feb 28: 19:50Mar 01: 19:52Mar 02: 19:54Mar 03: 19:56Mar 04: 19:58Mar 05: 20:00Mar 06: 20:02Mar 07: 20:04Mar 08: 20:06Mar 09: 20:08Mar 10: 20:10Mar 11: 20:12Mar 12: 20:14Mar 13: 20:16Mar 14: 20:18Mar 15: 20:20Mar 16: 20:22Mar 17: 20:24Mar 18: 20:26Mar 19 (Expected Final Day): 20:28
Because the days are lengthening as we approach spring, you’ll notice the fast gets about 55 minutes longer from the start of the month to the end.
The end of Ramadan is marked by the festival of Eid al-Fitr. Mosques hold services and a special meal is eaten during daytime, marking the first daytime meal for a month.
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