Ramzan 2026
- Middle East
Israel bans Ramzan decorations in occupied Jerusalem amid tighter security
Jerusalem: Israeli authorities have banned Ramzan decorations across parts of occupied East Jerusalem and tightened security measures as the holy month began on Wednesday, February 18, affecting the religious and cultural life…
- Middle East
Umrah pilgrims advised to get meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before travel
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has advised people planning to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan to receive the meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before travelling. The…
- Photos
People gather for first iftar of Ramzan 2026 at Hyderabad’s Makkah Masjid
Hyderabad: The Makkah Masjid in Hyderabad hosted a massive iftar spread on Thursday, February 19, marking the end of the first fast of Ramzan 2026. Every year, Makkah Masjid serves iftar to…
- Lifestyle
Ramzan 2026: A foodie’s guide to Hyderabad’s best Iftar boxes
There was a time when iftar in Hyderabad meant spreading out the red dastarkhwan, praying together before breaking the fast and passing around plates of fruit chaat and dahi vada as the…
- Middle East
Israel approves entry of 10,000 Palestinians to Al-Aqsa for Ramzan Fridays
Jerusalem: Israel has approved a plan to allow 10,000 Palestinians from the occupied West Bank to attend Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramzan, subject to strict…
- Television News
Hina Khan: Who said work and faith can’t go hand in hand
Mumbai: Actress Hina Khan shared a heartfelt note as she geared up for Sehri, saying that dedication towards work and faith can beautifully go hand in hand. With just a couple of…
- World
Ramzan: Know which dates are harvested in occupied Israeli settlements
Dates are a staple in Ramzan and are especially consumed to end the day-long fast in the holy month. However, the delicious nuggets of sweetness have been embroiled in politics, with Israel…
- Lifestyle
Blinkit, Zepto set to make Ramzan easy for Hyderabad homes
Ramzan 2026 has officially begun. With the moon sighted in India on Wednesday, February 18, the first day of the holy month will be observed tomorrow, Thursday, February 19. Mosques and homes…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2026: Palestinians hold first Taraweeh prayers in Gaza after ceasefire
Gaza Strip: Palestinians in the Gaza Strip performed the first Taraweeh prayers of Ramadan on Tuesday evening since the October ceasefire, gathering among the ruins of mosques and in makeshift prayer spaces…
- Entertainment
Farrhana to Baseer: Guest list of Sana Khan’s Ramzan show season 2
Mumbai: Former actress Sana Khan is all set to bring back the spiritual glow of Ramzan with the second season of her talk show ‘Raunaq-e-Ramadan’, officially announced for 2026. Sharing the news…
- Middle East
Two Holy Mosques witness large turnout for first Taraweeh of Ramzan 2026
Riyadh: Worshippers gathered on Tuesday, February 17, to perform the Isha and first Taraweeh prayers of Ramzan 1447–2026 at the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia. It came after authorities confirmed that Ramzan…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia sees crescent moon, Ramzan to begin on Feb 18
Riyadh: The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramzan 1447 AH-2026, was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday evening, February 17. Therefore, Tuesday is the 29th and…
- Hyderabad
Muslim employees allowed to leave office early during Ramzan: Telangana govt
Hyderabad: With Ramzan in two days, the state government, on Tuesday, February 17, announced that all Muslim government employees will be allowed to leave office by 4 pm during the fasting month.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia ready for Ramzan 2026 as millions set to visit Makkah, Madinah
Riyadh: Saudi authorities have completed wide-ranging operational, religious and municipal preparations for Ramzan 2026, as Makkah and Madinah prepare to receive millions of worshippers and Umrah performers during one of the busiest…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia calls for sighting of Ramzan crescent on Feb 17
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on citizens and residents to check the sighting of the crescent moon of the holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH-2026 on Tuesday evening, February 17. In…
