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When Is Ramadan 2026? What to Know About Islam’s Holiest Month

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Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, is expected to begin this week. Here's why the dates change annually and some fasting rules.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – 11:00 WIB Jacarta – There is something different in the isbat session to determine the start of Ramadan in 1447 Hégira or 2026. Only because of Ishak’s actions, 4 air conditioning compressors were stolen in the building of the Ministry of Religion of Binjai. This time, the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) organized an isbat session not at the office of the Ministry of Religion, but at the Hotel Borobudur, in the center…

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The Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) held a crescent moon sighting (rukyatul hilal) and isbat (ascending moon sighting) session to determine the start of Ramadan 1447 AH today, Tuesday (February 17, 2026). The crescent moon sighting was conducted at 96 locations across Indonesia.

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TC Palm broke the news in Treasure Island, United States on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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