A file picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photograph: DPR PMO through ANI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (February 18, 2026) prolonged his greetings to the folks on Ramzan and mentioned the auspicious month furthers the spirit of togetherness within the society.
Muslim holy month of Ramzan begins on Thursday (February 19, 2026).
“Ramzan Mubarak! Could this auspicious month additional the spirit of togetherness in our society. Could there be peace and prosperity all over the place,” Mr. Modi mentioned in a publish on X.
Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar (Hijri). It begins with the sighting of the crescent moon and marks the beginning of a interval of fasting, prayer, and reflection noticed by Muslims all over the world.
Through the month, a particular prayer known as ‘taraweeh’ are supplied in mosques within the night. Within the prayer, all the Quran is recited and it continues until the sighting of the Eid moon.
Printed – February 19, 2026 03:13 am IST
