Ramadan 2026: Complete Iftar Timetable Guide

This year, Ramadan runs from Wednesday, February 18 to Thursday, March 19, 2026. Until Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fasting each day are permitted to eat at a specific time in the evening, corresponding to sunset (Maghreb time). What time is it possible to break the Ramadan fast each night? Here is the schedule for Iftar or Ftour.

What is Iftar or Ftour During Ramadan?

Iftar, Ftour, or ftor is the name given to the meal consumed each evening by Muslims at sunset to break the fast during the month of Ramadan. It is a meal typically shared with family, after a day of fasting, aimed at purifying both body and spirit and fostering empathy for the less fortunate. The Ftour meal symbolizes the end of a day’s mental and physical asceticism.

What Are the Iftar Times for Ramadan 2026?

Ramadan lasts between 29 and 30 days and shifts about ten days earlier each year to align with the Islamic lunar calendar, not the solar calendar. The time for Ftour is linked to the Maghreb prayer time which means “sunset”. Here are the upcoming Ftour times in Paris during the Ramadan month of 2026:

How Do You Say “Happy Ftour”?

To wish someone a “happy Ftour” during Ramadan, faithfuls commonly say “saha ftourek” in Arabic, which can also translate to “enjoy your meal”.

What Does Iftar Mean?

The term iftar means “breaking the fast” during Ramadan. It is related to the word fitr found in Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the month of Ramadan. Outside of Ramadan, “iftar” refers to the breakfast meal.

Where to Have Ftour During Ramadan?

Since mastering Eastern cuisine is an art not everyone possesses, and because sometimes there isn’t enough time or energy after fasting to cook for hours, there are alternatives. Besides alternating meals at family members’ homes or your own, some Lebanese, Indian, Moroccan, or Tunisian restaurants and caterers also deliver Ftour at home. All you have to do is set the table and wait for the right moment to break the fast and enjoy!

When to Start Fasting During Ramadan?

According to the Quran, Ramadan is the holy month during which adherents must maintain a fast from dawn until sunset. In Muslim countries, the commencement of fasting is heralded by a call to prayer at dawn.

What is the Morning Meal Called During Ramadan?

Before the fast begins and dawn breaks, Muslims consume a last meal known as “suhoor”. Typically, it is customary to eat hydrating and sustaining foods in the morning during suhoor, such as fruits, oatmeal (often as porridge), cottage cheese, muesli, eggs, and not forgetting the essential dates, rich in fiber.