Honestly, like everyone else, we also can’t help but check the calendar every year. Time passes so quickly that just when we say, “It feels like yesterday was Bayram,” we suddenly realize that the peaceful and calming month of Ramadan has arrived again. In a way, this month is a pause for all of us — a time when we slow down from the endless rush and stress of city life and turn inward.
Where we come from, in Şanlıurfa, the arrival of Ramadan is felt weeks in advance through the sweet bustle in the bazaars and the smell of iftar foods appearing on the stalls. You can feel that spirituality in every street of the city. But if you live in a big city, you naturally end up following these dates more digitally through the official calendar of the Diyanet. Anyway, without making it too long, let’s get to the exact dates everyone is looking for to plan their schedules.
According to the 2026 religious calendar announced by the Presidency of Religious Affairs, the first day of Ramadan Bayram (Eid al-Fitr) will fall on Friday, March 20, 2026. The holiday will end on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
For those planning holidays, it’s worth noting that since the bayram begins on Friday and connects directly to the weekend, there doesn’t appear to be an extended bridge holiday opportunity.
Here are the exact dates:
Ramadan Bayram Eve (Arife): Thursday, March 19, 2026 (Half Day)
Ramadan Bayram – Day 1: Friday, March 20, 2026
Ramadan Bayram – Day 2: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Ramadan Bayram – Day 3: Sunday, March 22, 2026
The true excitement of Ramadan begins on the night of the first sahur. In 2026, we will wake up for the first sahur on the night connecting Tuesday, February 17 to Wednesday, February 18. The first iftar of the year will then be held on Wednesday, February 18.
Since Ramadan falls toward the end of winter, fasting hours will be relatively shorter and the weather cooler, making this year’s fasting period easier and more comfortable.
Of course, Ramadan is not just about staying hungry until the evening; the real essence lies in sharing. While we wait for iftar at our own tables, millions of people around the world cannot even set up an iftar table.
As Kardeşim Derneği, we bring the famous Halil Ibrahim abundance to the dry lands of Africa and to regions affected by war. With just 150 TL, you can participate in our Africa Iftar Meal organizations. Your donation can be seen through personalized prayer videos showing exactly where your support goes. For name-specific videos, at least 40 meals must be sponsored.
So while you break your fast here, a child thousands of kilometers away can eat thanks to you. In my opinion, that is exactly the true spirit of Ramadan.
Yes. The amount of Fitr (Fitre), one of the important acts of charity during Ramadan, has been announced by the Presidency of Religious Affairs.
Considering economic conditions and the daily basic food needs of a person, the fitre amount for 2026 has been determined as 240 TL.
As a reminder, fitre should be delivered to those in need before the Eid prayer.
When is Laylat al-Qadr (Kadir Night) in 2026?
The Night of Power, which is described as better than a thousand months, will be observed on the night connecting Sunday, March 15 to Monday, March 16, 2026.
Who can receive fitre and who cannot?
Fitre (Fitr charity) cannot be given to one’s parents, grandparents, children, or grandchildren. It can be given to other relatives in need or delivered to the poor around the world through reliable charitable organizations.
Can I send my fitre to Africa through Kardeşim Derneği?
Absolutely. Through our website, you can donate the fitre amount determined by the Diyanet and ensure that your trust reaches real people in need in Africa or crisis regions.
Calendars change and years pass, but unfortunately the reality of poverty in some parts of the world remains the same. This Ramadan is the perfect time not only to prepare our own tables but also to share the blessings of those tables with brothers and sisters we may never meet.
If you are looking for a transparent bridge of brotherhood where you can safely deliver your fitre and zakat, we are here.
This Ramadan, your trust is in safe hands.
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