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Determining Iftar Times for Ramadan 2026: A Technical Guide to Accuracy

"Accurate timing for Iftar, the meal at which Muslims break their daily fast during the month of Ramadan, relies on precise astronomical calculations based on your exact geographic coordinates. For the 2026 lunar calendar, Ramadan is expected to commence around February 17 or 18, 2026, depending on the sighting of the new moon. The Astronomical Foundation of Maghrib and Iftar Iftar occurs at the precise moment of Maghrib, which is defined by the sunset. In technical terms, this is when the upper limb of the sun disappears below the horizon. However, refraction, altitude, and atmospheric conditions can cause the visible sunset to differ from th..."

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