According to the calendar of the Caucasus Muslims Office (QMI), in Azerbaijan, the first day of the month of Ramadan in 2026 will fall on February 19. On the night of February 18, the intention (niyyat) is made, and February 19 is the first day of fasting.
According to information from Modern.az, tomorrow, the Council of Qadis of the Caucasus Muslims Office is expected to issue a Fatwa.
On February 19 - the first day of fasting - the imsak (pre-dawn meal) time is expected to be 06:06, and the iftar (breaking fast) time is expected to be 18:30.
According to the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers, this year, Ramadan Bayram (Eid al-Fitr) will fall on March 20-21 (Friday and Saturday). These dates are also considered Novruz Bayram (Nowruz) days.