Muslims across France will begin the holy month on different dates. The Grand Mosque of Paris has set the first day of fasting for Wednesday, February 18, while the French Council of Muslim Faith (CFCM) announces Thursday, February 19.
The Muslim Executive of Belgium (EMB) has officially announced that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Thursday 19 February 2026. This decision was confirmed following the meeting of the Council of Theologians held this Tuesday.
The Council of Theologians, affiliated with the Executive of Muslims of Belgium , will meet this Tuesday, 17 February 2026, at 15:00. The videoconference aims to officially determine the start date of Ramadan for the country.
The Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs has set the lunar crescent observation for Wednesday, February 18. Astronomical calculations predict that the holy month will begin the following day, Thursday, February 19, 2026.
As the month of Ramadan is about to begin, the management of fasting is widening the gap between the two countries. France maintains a controversial hard line in the name of neutrality, while England officially reinstates its mid-match breaks.
Keeping summer time (GMT+1) all year round in Morocco has revived the winter debate. While the government prioritizes economic considerations, specialists highlight the harmful effects of this schedule on students’ biological rhythms.
The Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) are reactivating their specific system for the month of Ramadan. British referees will once again be able to briefly interrupt matches to allow Muslim players to eat and drink.
The decision to authorize alcohol sales to foreign tourists during Ramadan in Fès has reignited the debate. Writer Ahmed Assid welcomes a “totally logical and realistic” measure, calling for it to be extended to all tourist areas.
As the month of Ramadan approaches, King Mohammed VI ordered the opening of 157 mosques . These facilities, representing a total investment of 647.3 million dirhams, provide combined capacity for 160,000 worshippers.
As Ramadan approaches, the price of sardines has crossed the historic threshold of 50 dirhams per kilo in Morocco. This unprecedented surge is explained by the end of the biological rest period and unfavorable weather conditions.
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs launched a major religious mission this Sunday for the month of Ramadan 1447. More than 350 preachers and imams will be sent to seven countries, including France and Canada, to support Moroccans around the world.
The start of Ramadan 1447/2026 in France falls between February 18 and 19. While most institutions agree on Thursday, an unprecedented divergence linked to astronomical calculations keeps Wednesday in contention.