Ramadan is a holy month in the Hegira calendar. Every year, during this period, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, and this is one of the five pillars. During the day, observers refrain from eating, drinking or having intimate relations. Fasting begins at dawn, with the morning prayer(Salât al-Fajr) and ends at dusk, marked by the fourth prayer of the day, the al-maghrib prayer.
Just as the dates of Ramadan vary by a few days each year due to the fact that the Hegirian calendar is based on lunar cycles (which is not the case with the Gregorian calendar), the times of prayers (and, by extension, of the beginning and breaking of the fast) change each day according to the sun. Thus, the time of ftour (or iftar) is shifted by a few minutes each day. Depending on the time of year, the duration of fasting on any given day can become longer and longer, or on the contrary, shorter and shorter.
This year, Ramadan 2026 falls after the winter solstice, with days gradually lengthening. As a result, the daily fasting period increases as the month advances, aligning with the approach of this holy month for Muslims. So, at what times are the fast's start and end scheduled on February 18, 2026? On the first day of Ramadan, fasting begins at 6:27 a.m. and ends at 6:20 p.m.
Ramadan 2026 in France: Dates and Calendar to Know When to Break the Fast
When will Ramadan 2026 take place in France, and what are the fasting hours? Here is the projected Ramadan calendar, providing daily Iftar times for Muslims as they observe the upcoming month of fasting, leading up to the Night of Doubt. [Read more]
Ramadan 2026 in France: Dates and Calendar to Know When to Break the Fast
