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ABU DHABI (WAM)
The Presidential Court announced that Wednesday, 18 February 2026, will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan in the UAE.
In a statement, The Presidential Court said it was confirming the start of Ramadan based on the decision of the Ramadan Crescent Sighting Committee for 1447 AH, formed under the UAE Council for Fatwa. The Committee convened in Abu Dhabi on the evening of Tuesday, 17 February 2026, corresponding with the 29th of Sha’ban 1447 AH.
In a statement, The Presidential Court confirmed sighting of the crescent moon of the month of Ramadan based on the decision of the Moon Sighting Committee for the month of Ramadan, and issued by the UAE Council for Fatwa for the year 1447 AH, which convened in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday evening (29th of Sha’ban 1447 AH), corresponding to 17 February 2026.
Accordingly, Wednesday, 18 February 2026, will be the first day of the holy month in the country.
UAE President: With the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, I extend my sincere best wishes to the people of the UAE and across the world. Ramadan is a time for reflection and generosity, and an opportunity to strengthen bonds within families and communities.… pic.twitter.com/VeXQKE7gQW
— Aletihad English (@AletihadEn) February 17, 2026
"On this blessed occasion, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, as well as to Their Highnesses, the Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, Their Highnesses the Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers, the people of the UAE, and the entire world.''
"We pray to Allah Almighty to bless our beloved nation with prosperity, blessings, goodness, and joy. All praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds," read the statement.
