Hyderabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Sadar Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Deccan, also known as the Moon Sighting Committee in Hyderabad, has announced the first day of Ramzan 2026 in India.
As the crescent moon has been sighted today, the holy month will begin on Thursday, February 19.
Ramzan moon sighting committee meeting in Hyderabad
Earlier, to determine the start date of Ramzan in India, the committee arranged a meeting.
Additionally, individuals who sighted the moon were requested to promptly inform the committee via the specified phone numbers: 040-24603597, 9000008138, 9000033704, 9849879426, or 9866112393.
As the Ramzan moon is sighted and the holy month is set to start on Thursday, business establishments and restaurants in Hyderabad and other cities in India have sped up their preparations for the holy month.
Holy month globally
Meanwhile, globally, Ramzan is going to begin on different dates. In Saudi Arabia and other Middle East countries, the holy month began today. In the case of New Zealand, it is going to begin on Friday.
In Bangladesh, Singapore, and Australia, the holy month will begin on Thursday, February 19.
