For believers, the holy month is about much more than fasting. It's a time for reflection and compassion — to give to the less fortunate, gather with community to break the daily fasts, and pray.

The start of the month traditionally depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. This year, the first day of Ramadan is expected to be on or around Feb. 18 or 19.

Ramadan begins the evening of Feb. 17, 2026. Here’s what to know about the Muslim holy month and events planned in Reno.

Ramadan begins Tuesday, Feb. 17. Here’s what to know about how the holy month is observed.

MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and former Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez have offered greetings to Filipino Muslims as the holy month of Ramadan ...