Agadir – Ramadan 2026 in Algeria is expected to begin around February 18, according to astronomical calculations and calendar projections, though the final confirmation will depend on the traditional sighting of the crescent moon by religious authorities.
According to the calendar data compiled by Time and Date, the Ramadan moonsighting will be February 17, which would make the following day the start date.
Several other Ramadan calendars align with this projection. For example, Islamic Calendar platform calculations indicate that Ramadan 1447 AH in Algiers is also expected to start on that day and last until around March 19, 2026, lasting approximately 30 days.
The start of Ramadan is not fixed by the Gregorian calendar. Instead, it begins when the new crescent moon is observed after sunset. This explains why most sources present dates as projections or tentative estimates.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide through fasting from dawn to sunset, increased prayer, charity, and spiritual reflection.
In Algeria, as in many Muslim-majority countries, Ramadan significantly reshapes daily life, with changes to working hours, increased communal worship, and strong emphasis on family gatherings and charitable activities.
Similar to Morocco, iftar tables in Algeria are filled with dates, tea, and harira soup, and later tajine but also may contain bourek, a friend pastry with meat or tuna.
The North African country earnestly anticipates the start of the season, as locals hurry to gather ingredients they will need to make traditional meals throughout the holy month.