Ramadan 2026 | 1447 at Sakina Ahmed Masjid

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Asalamualaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh

Start of Ramadan

Our Hijri calendar is based on local moon sightings, which is an authentic practice based on the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH), where each region relies on its own moon sighting.

In accordance with this, it is 28 Shaʿbān 1447 today in the UK. Therefore, at our Masjid, Ramadan will begin on either Thursday, 19 February 2026 or Friday, 20 February 2026, depending on the sighting of the moon.

A confirmation announcement will be made around an hour after Maghrib tomorrow, Wednesday, 18 February 2026 In-Shaa-Allah.

Tarawih Prayers (20 Rakaʿahs – Whole Qur’an)

Tarawih prayers will commence either on Wednesday night or on Thursday night, as above, depending on the sighting of the moon.

We will be reciting the whole Qur’an (khatam) during Ramadan across 20 Rakaʿahs each night. All brothers and sisters are welcome to attend and offer as many Rakaʿahs as they’re able to.

Tarawih Parking

Due to our central location, there isn’t an onsite car park. However, you will be able to utilise nearby public car parks, listed below:

Malthouse Lane Car Park
Malthouse Lane, Off Osborn Road South, Fareham, PO16 7DF
Cost: Free after 6pm Mon – Sat, and Free all day on Sun
Time to Masjid: Approx. 5-minute walk

Palmerston Avenue Car Park
Palmerston Avenue, Fareham, PO16 7DP
Cost: Free after 6pm Mon – Sat and after 4pm on Sun
Time to Masjid: Approx. 4-minute walk

Market Quay Car Park (Nando's)
2 Vannes Parade, Fareham, PO16 0BU
Cost: Free after 6pm Mon – Sat and after 4pm on Sun
Time to Masjid: Approx. 4-minute walk

If you are driving to the Masjid for Tarawih prayers, please do not park in nearby residential spaces – instead use the car parks above.

Iftar (Opening of the Fast)

During Ramadan, Maghrib Jama’ah will be delayed by 12 minutes to allow those in attendance to open their fast and have some light refreshment before prayer. This will also allow brothers and sisters who live nearby to open their fast at home before travelling to the Masjid for prayer.

Iʿtikāf

If you are interested in sitting Iʿtikāf this year, please speak to the Imam or email us at info@sakinamasjid.co.uk.

Charity Collections

There will be charity collections every Friday for humanitarian causes, including Gaza, Sudan and Syria. You will be able to donate your Zakah and Sadaqah to these collections.

Get Our Prayer Times on Your Phone or Tablet

Download the free My Masjid app and select or search for Sakina Ahmed Masjid.

Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-masjid-community/id1452575134

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teo.mymasjid

Ramadan Kareem

We wish you and your families a blessed and rewarding Ramadan 2026.

Please continue to remember in your duas our brothers and sisters in Palestine, Syria, Sudan, Yemen, and the entire Ummah. JazakAllah Khairun.