Everything you need for a blessed Ramadan
Published February 8, 2026 · 12 min read
Ramadan 2026 (1448 AH) is approaching, and it is the perfect time to prepare your heart, mind, and schedule for the most blessed month of the Islamic calendar. Whether this is your first Ramadan or your thirtieth, this guide covers everything you need: key dates, a daily schedule, a 30-day Quran reading plan, recommended surahs, fasting tips, and spiritual advice.
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Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on approximately Tuesday, February 17, 2026, corresponding to 1 Ramadan 1448 AH. The month is expected to end on approximately Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (29 or 30 Ramadan), with Eid al-Fitr on approximately Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Note: Islamic months begin with the sighting of the crescent moon. Exact dates may vary by 1-2 days depending on your location and the method of moon sighting used by your local Islamic authority.
A typical day in Ramadan follows a beautiful rhythm of worship, fasting, and community. Here is what a structured Ramadan day looks like:
Eat a nutritious meal and drink plenty of water before the fast begins.
The fast officially begins at Fajr. Pray and recite Quran.
Pray Dhuhr and read a portion of your daily Juz.
Pray Asr and continue Quran recitation or make dhikr.
Break your fast with dates and water (sunnah), then pray Maghrib.
Pray Isha followed by Taraweeh prayers at the mosque or at home.
Optional night prayer. Especially recommended in the last 10 nights.
One of the greatest goals of Ramadan is to complete the entire Quran. The Quran is divided into 30 equal parts (Juz), making it perfectly suited for reading one Juz per day during Ramadan. Here is your plan:
Tip: Read approximately 20 pages per day to complete all 30 Juz. Split it into 4 pages after each of the 5 daily prayers, or read 10 pages after Fajr and 10 after Maghrib.
While the goal is to read the entire Quran, these surahs have special virtues mentioned in hadith and are particularly recommended during Ramadan:
The Prophet (PBUH) said: "Do not make your houses graves. Indeed, Shaytan flees from the house in which Surah Al-Baqarah is recited." (Muslim)
Read Surah Al-Baqarah →Known as the Heart of the Quran. Reciting it brings immense blessings and is recommended for seeking forgiveness and easing hardships.
Read Surah Ya-Sin →A beautiful surah that lists the countless blessings of Allah, asking repeatedly: "Which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?"
Read Surah Ar-Rahman →The Prophet (PBUH) said: "There is a surah in the Quran of thirty verses which will intercede for its companion until he is forgiven." (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud)
Read Surah Al-Mulk →The Prophet (PBUH) said: "Whoever reads Surah Al-Kahf on Friday, a light will shine for him between the two Fridays." (Al-Hakim)
Read Surah Al-Kahf →Ibn Masud (RA) reported that the Prophet (PBUH) said: "Whoever recites Surah Al-Waqiah every night, poverty will never befall him."
Read Surah Al-Waqiah →If this is your first Ramadan or you are looking to improve your fasting experience, these practical tips will help you stay healthy and energized:
Include complex carbohydrates (oats, whole wheat bread), protein (eggs, yogurt), and healthy fats. These release energy slowly throughout the day.
Following the sunnah, break your fast with dates and water. Dates provide quick natural energy and water rehydrates your body.
Drink at least 8 glasses of water between iftar and suhoor. Avoid caffeine and sugary drinks as they cause dehydration.
Your body needs time to adjust. The first 3-5 days are the hardest. Be patient with yourself and gradually increase your worship.
It's tempting to eat a lot after fasting all day, but overeating leads to lethargy and makes it harder to pray Taraweeh. Eat moderately.
Ramadan is not just about abstaining from food and drink. It is a month of deep spiritual renewal. Here is how to make the most of every day:
Split it throughout the day: 4 pages after each prayer, or larger sessions after Fajr and Maghrib.
Whether at the mosque or at home, Taraweeh is a special prayer unique to Ramadan. Don't miss it.
The moment before iftar is one of the times when dua is most likely to be accepted. Have your list ready.
The Prophet (PBUH) was most generous in Ramadan. Calculate and pay your Zakat, and give extra Sadaqah.
Fasting is not just about food. Guard your tongue, lower your gaze, and avoid conflict.
Listen along with word-by-word audio synchronization to improve your recitation and connection with the Quran.
The last 10 nights of Ramadan are the most sacred nights of the entire year. It is during these nights that Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Power) occurs — a single night that is "better than a thousand months" (Surah Al-Qadr 97:3).
Read Surah Al-Qadr: Listen to Surah Al-Qadr with transliteration on QuranMakkah →
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Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on approximately Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (1 Ramadan 1448 AH). The exact date depends on the sighting of the crescent moon and may vary by one day depending on your location and the authority you follow.
Ramadan 2026 is expected to last 29 or 30 days, ending approximately on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The Islamic lunar month is either 29 or 30 days depending on the moon sighting at the end of the month.
While the ideal goal is to complete the entire Quran, especially recommended surahs include Al-Baqarah (Surah 2), Ya-Sin (Surah 36), Ar-Rahman (Surah 55), Al-Mulk (Surah 67), Al-Kahf (Surah 18) on Fridays, and Al-Waqiah (Surah 56). Each of these has special virtues mentioned in authentic hadith.
Read one Juz (approximately 20 pages) per day. A practical method is to read 4 pages after each of the 5 daily prayers. Alternatively, read 10 pages after Fajr and 10 pages after Maghrib. The key is consistency — even if you fall behind, keep going.
Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Power) is the most blessed night of the year, described in Surah Al-Qadr as "better than a thousand months." It falls on one of the odd nights in the last 10 nights of Ramadan (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th). Muslims are encouraged to increase worship through prayer, Quran recitation, dua, and dhikr during these nights.
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