On February 16, 2026, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) announced that the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on February 19, 2026. According to their calculations, the new moon will be visible on the evening of February 18, 2026, with the moon's age exceeding 25 hours by sunset that day. The PMD stated, "The new moon will be born on February 17 at 5:01 PM, and there will be approximately a 59-minute difference between sunset and moonset in coastal areas, making it easier to sight the moon." This favorable weather condition is expected to prevail across most of the country, enhancing the likelihood of moon visibility, which is crucial for marking the start of Ramadan.