Today is the second fasting (2nd Roza) day of Ramadan 1447 AH in India. Muslims across the country are observing their second fast on Friday, February 20, 2026. In Islam, the fast begins with a pre-dawn meal called Sehri and is broken with Iftar at sunset.
Because of India’s vast geographical spread, timings of Iftar and Sehri differ by several minutes between eastern and western regions. The average duration of today’s fast is expected to be around 12 hours and 40 minutes. Below are the Sehri and Iftar timings for Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Chennai, Kolkata, Guwahati, Patna, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Noida, Ghaziabad, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Ranchi, Srinagar, and Thiruvananthapuram for February 20.
| City | Sehri Time (End) | Iftar Time (Start) |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 05:35 AM | 06:16 PM |
| Mumbai | 05:51 AM | 06:40 PM |
| Kolkata | 04:50 AM | 05:36 PM |
| Chennai | 05:17 AM | 06:16 PM |
| Hyderabad | 05:28 AM | 06:28 PM |
| Bengaluru | 05:28 AM | 06:27 PM |
| Lucknow | 05:21 AM | 06:02 PM |
| Srinagar | 05:45 AM | 06:23 PM |
| Patna | 05:07 AM | 05:48 PM |
| Jaipur | 05:44 AM | 06:24 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 05:54 AM | 06:38 PM |
| Bhopal | 05:36 AM | 06:19 PM |
| Ranchi | 05:03 AM | 05:46 PM |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 05:24 AM | 06:30 PM |
This year, Ramadan begins alongside the arrival of spring, bringing relatively pleasant weather in North India. However, southern cities such as Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram may experience slightly warmer conditions compared with northern regions like Srinagar.
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Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar, marking the period when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. As one of the Five Pillars of Islam, it is observed with spiritual reflection, discipline, and devotion.
Fasting increase self-control, spiritual purification (taqwa), charity (zakat), and community unity. Special nighttime prayers (taraweeh) held in mosques further enhance the spiritual atmosphere throughout the month.