Ramadan 2026 Prayer Times and Iftar Schedule Announced

Find out when to break your fast during the holy month of Ramadan in the United States.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

As Ramadan 2026 approaches, Muslims in the United States are preparing to observe the holy month by fasting from dawn to sunset. This article provides the prayer times for Columbus, Ohio, including when the Maghrib (sunset) prayer and iftar (breaking the fast) will occur. It also explains the significance of the five daily obligatory prayers in Islam and the importance of suhoor, the pre-dawn meal eaten before fasting begins.

Why it matters

Ramadan is a sacred time for Muslims worldwide, and knowing the precise prayer and iftar times is crucial for properly observing the holy month. This information helps the Muslim community in the United States, as well as any non-Muslims participating, to plan their schedules and activities around the Ramadan observances.

The details

During Ramadan, Muslims fast from the Fajr (dawn) prayer until the Maghrib (sunset) prayer, at which point they break their fast with a meal called iftar. The Maghrib adhan, or call to prayer, signals the start of iftar. Prayer times vary by location, so Muslims can use resources like IslamicFinder to determine the exact Maghrib and iftar times in their area. In Columbus, Ohio, for example, the Maghrib prayer and iftar will occur at sunset each day during Ramadan 2026.

  • Ramadan 2026 will begin in the spring of 2026.
  • The Maghrib (sunset) prayer and iftar (breaking the fast) will occur at sunset each day during Ramadan 2026.

The players

Muslims

The global community of followers of the Islamic faith, who will be observing the holy month of Ramadan in 2026.

IslamicFinder

A website that provides prayer time information, including Maghrib and iftar times, for locations around the world.

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The takeaway

Knowing the precise prayer and iftar times is essential for Muslims to properly observe Ramadan. Resources like IslamicFinder make it easy for the Muslim community in the United States to plan their Ramadan activities and ensure they are breaking their fast at the correct time each evening.