A file image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photo: DPR PMO via ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (February 18, 2026) extended his greetings to the people on Ramzan and said the auspicious month furthers the spirit of togetherness in the society. Muslim holy month of Ramzan begins on Thursday (February 19, 2026). “Ramzan Mubarak! May this auspicious month further the spirit of togetherness in our society. May there be peace and prosperity everywhere,” Mr. Modi said in a post on X. Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar (Hijri). It begins with the sighting of the crescent moon and marks the start of a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by Muslims around the world. During the month, a special prayer called ‘taraweeh’ are offered in mosques in the evening. In the prayer, the entire Quran is recited and it continues till the sighting of the Eid moon. Published – February 19, 2026 03:13 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Delhi High Court rejects PIL seeking dedicated cell for missing person cases T.N. Climate Summit ends with emphasis on tackling forest fire