What time can fasting be broken on the first day of Ramadan 2026? Each year, during this holy month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Muslims observe fasting from dawn to sunset. Throughout the day, practitioners refrain from eating, drinking, and engaging in intimate relations.
The times for prayers—and, by extension, the moments to begin and break the fast—shift daily in sync with the sun. Consequently, iftar (or f tourism) occurs a few minutes later each day. Depending on the season, the length of the fasting day can stretch longer or become shorter. Fasting starts at dawn, marked by the Fajr prayer, and ends at sunset with the fourth daily prayer, the Maghrib prayer.
This year, Ramadan 2026 takes place after the winter solstice, meaning the days are getting longer. Consequently, the daily fasting hours gradually extend as the month progresses—an expected pattern during this sacred month for Muslims. So, what are the designated times for the pre-dawn start and sunset break on February 18, 2026? On this first day of Ramadan, the fast ends at 6:21 PM.
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
