Key dates, Laylat al-Qadr nights, Zakat al-Fitr, duas, and everything you need for a blessed Ramadan.
Ramadan 1447 AH began on February 19, 2026 in most countries (February 18 in some regions based on local moon sighting). Mark these dates in your calendar:
Ramadan is divided into three blessed stages (ashras), each with a unique spiritual focus and dua:
O Most Merciful, have mercy on me
I seek forgiveness from Allah and repent to Him
O Allah, save me from the Fire
Laylat al-Qadr is described in the Quran as "better than a thousand months" (Surah Al-Qadr 97:3). It falls in the last 10 odd nights of Ramadan. In 2026, these are:
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Seek Laylat al-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan." (Bukhari & Muslim). Increase your worship, recitation of Quran, dhikr, and dua during all five odd nights — do not rely on just the 27th.
Paying Zakat during Ramadan is not obligatory (Zakat is due when your hawl date passes), but most scholars agree that the rewards of all good deeds — including Zakat — are multiplied during this blessed month.
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Calculate My Zakat NowZakat al-Fitr is a compulsory charity paid by every Muslim at the end of Ramadan, before the Eid al-Fitr prayer. It is obligatory for every adult Muslim and for dependents they support.
| Country | Grain Standard | Estimated Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 3.3 lbs wheat flour / 2.2 lbs dates | $10–$15 per person |
| UK | ~2.5kg staple food equivalent | £5–£10 per person |
| Canada | ~2.5kg staple food equivalent | CA$12–$18 per person |
| Australia | ~2.5kg staple food equivalent | A$12–$20 per person |
| EU / Eurozone | ~2.5kg staple food equivalent | €8–€12 per person |
| Pakistan | ~2.5kg wheat | ~PKR 280–400 per person |
* Exact amounts set annually by local Islamic organisations. Verify with your local mosque or Islamic body for official figures.
These are the most important duas to learn and recite during Ramadan. Our full Duas page includes Arabic text, transliteration, and translation for all key supplications.
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