Ramadan in Pakistan likely to begin on this date

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has shared an important forecast about the expected start of Ramadan 1447 Hijri. According to the department, there is a strong chance that Ramadan will begin in the third week of February 2026, depending on the official moon sighting.

The Met Office said the Ramadan moon will be born on February 17 at 5:01 PM. By the evening of February 18, the moon’s age in Karachi will be around 26 hours, which is considered suitable for visibility.

In Karachi, the sun is expected to set at 6:25 PM, while the moon will set at 7:24 PM. This gap increases the chances of spotting the moon in the city.

Experts added that weather conditions in most parts of the country are expected to be partly cloudy. They explained that for the moon to be visible, its age should be more than 19 hours, which meets the required condition.

However, it is important to note that the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee has the final authority to officially announce the moon sighting and confirm the start of Ramadan in Pakistan.