The month of Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin in approximately sixty days, according to a recent proclamation from the National Consultation Commission on the Lunar Crescent. The commission,meeting this Saturday,December 20,2025,to observe the lunar crescent,provided clarity on the approaching Islamic religious calendar.
Following the observation session, the commission stated that the lunar crescent was not visible in any location within Senegal. “Therefore,Monday,december 22,2025 will be the first day of the lunar month of ndeyi koor or Rajab. We are 60 days from Ramadan,” the commission specified in a press release.
The National Consultation Commission on the lunar Crescent, a body responsible for determining the start and end dates of Islamic months in Senegal, made the announcement. The commission’s role is to physically sight the new lunar crescent, a practise rooted in Islamic tradition. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community for Muslims worldwide.It commemorates the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad.
The month of Sha’ban precedes Ramadan. The precise date of Ramadan’s commencement in 2026 will depend on whether the new crescent moon marking the end of sha’ban is visible on the 29th night of that month. If the crescent is sighted, Ramadan begins the following day. If not, Sha’ban will extend to 30 days, and Ramadan will begin the day after.This process ensures the observance aligns with the lunar cycle, a cornerstone of Islamic timekeeping.
