Since the moon is expected to come out in the evening of February 18, the possibility is that such a holy month as Ramadan 1447 AH will begin on Thursday, February 19, 2026. TheRawalpindi andIslamabad citizens are preparing to celebrate the first yearly fast.
Timing is paramount in Suhoor (Sehar) and in the Iftar. The 1 st Ramadan schedule is shown below
Rawalpindi 1st Ramadan Timings
Timings below are of Fiqa Hanafi (Sunni). The residents are expected to end the meal during Sehar some few minutes before the Azan-e-Fajr.
| Description | Date | Time |
| 1st Ramadan | Thursday, Feb 19 | — |
| Sehar Time (Ends) | Morning | 05:31AM |
| Iftar Time (Starts) | Evening | 05:59 PM |
Fiqa Jafria (Shia) 1st Ramadan Timings
| Occasion | Time | Safety Margin Note |
| Sehar (End) | 05:08 AM | Stop eating 10 minutes before Fajr Azan |
| Iftar (Start) | 06:03 PM | Break fast 10 minutes after Sunset |
Duas for Fasting
Dua for Sehar (Intention):
Wa bisawmi ghadin nawaiytu min shahri ramadan.
(I am bound to fast tomorrow in the month of Ramadan.)
Dua for Iftar (Breaking Fast):
Allahumma inni laka sumtu aamantu bika aalayka tawakkaltu aftartu rizq-ika aa.
(O Allah! I fasted in Your presence, and I trust in You and I entrust my trust to you and I do not break my fast with your food).
FAQS
When is the Sehar time in Rawalpindi on 1st Ramadan 2026?
The Sehar period expires at 05:31 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
When is the Iftar time in Rawalpindi today (1st Ramadan)?
The Iftar time in Rawalpindi is 05.59 PM.
Does Islamabad differ in this regard?
Rawalpindi and Islamabad are located in the same time zone and they are geographically close thus, the timings are practically similar.
