Islamabad, February 19, 2026 — Muslims in Islamabad began the holy month of Ramadan today, with the time to break the fast set at 5:56 PM according to the Hanafi school timetable.
This marks the first day of fasting in the capital, following the confirmation of the moon sighting by Pakistan’s Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. Residents prepared for Sehri before dawn and will now gather for Iftar at sunset.
Key Timings for Today
- Sehri (Suhoor): 05:24 AM (Hanafi)
- Iftar: 5:56 PM (Hanafi)
For those following the Jafri (Shia) school, Sehri is around 05:14 AM and Iftar at 06:06 PM. These differences come from varying interpretations of the end of fasting time.
Timings come from reliable sources like local calendars and prayer apps, based on the city’s coordinates.
Ramadan in the Capital
The start of Ramadan brings mosques alive with extra prayers. Taraweeh sessions draw large crowds each night after Isha. Families come together for meals at home or in community settings, sharing dates, water, and simple food to break the fast.
Many focus on reading the Quran, giving to those in need, and spending time in reflection. In Islamabad, streets see more people heading to mosques in the evenings, and markets stock up on fruits and traditional items for Iftar.
Daily timings shift by a minute or two as the month goes on. Sunrise gets later, sunset a bit later too, so fasting hours stay fairly steady.
