On February 18, 2026, Ramadan officially commenced in Bangladesh, India, and several other countries, marking the beginning of the holy month for millions of Muslims worldwide. As reported by Daily Qudrat, 'بنگلادیش میں رمضان المبارک کا چاند نظر آ گیا۔ کل (جمعرات 19 فروری) پہلا روزہ ہوگا' (The moon of Ramadan has been sighted in Bangladesh, and the first fast will be on Thursday, February 19). This announcement aligns with similar confirmations from Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations, where the moon was sighted a day earlier. The Saudi Supreme Court had urged citizens to report any sightings of the moon, emphasizing the communal aspect of this observance, stating, 'جو کوئی بھی چاند اپنی آنکھ یا دوربین سے دیکھنے کی کوشش کرے، وہ قریب ترین عدالتی مرکز میں اپنی گواہی ریکارڈ کرائے' (Anyone who attempts to see the moon with their eyes or telescope should record their testimony at the nearest judicial center).