The institution affiliated with “Allama Muhammad Hussein Fadlallah” announced through its Sharia office that Wednesday, February 18, 2026, will be the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan for the year 1447 AH. This announcement is based on the jurisprudential foundations adopted by “Allama Muhammad Hussein Fadlallah,” which is based on accurate astronomical calculations, taking into account the possibility of seeing the crescent moon.
This announcement comes from the Sharia Office of the “Allama Muhammad Hussein Fadlallah” Foundation as an affirmation of the adoption of the jurisprudential approach that is based on elaborate astronomical calculations in addition to the possibility of sighting. It is an approach that the office has followed for many years in determining the beginnings of the lunar months, especially the months of Ramadan and Shawwal, with the aim of providing a clear vision to those responsible regarding the dates of fasting and other acts of worship related to it.
