Cairo residents will observe a fasting period of 13 hours and 45 minutes on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the 25th day of Ramadan, according to astronomical calculations released by the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research. The timing of the evening meal, or Iftar, has been a key focus for those observing the holy month.
Sunday, March 15, corresponds to the 25th of Ramadan
Sunrise will occur at 6:05 a.m., followed by the noon prayer at 12:04 p.m., the afternoon prayer at 3:29 p.m., and the sunset prayer, or Maghrib, at 6:03 p.m. Evening prayer, or Isha, is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. The calculations were prepared by the Sun Research Laboratory at the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research. Residents outside of Cairo should adjust timings to account for local time differences.
Astronomical calculations indicate that Ramadan will last 29 days this year. The longest day of fasting, with 13 hours and 52 minutes of daylight, will be on Thursday, March 19, corresponding to the 29th of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr Date
According to the Ramadan calendar prepared by the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research, Friday, March 20, 2026, will mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr, with prayers in Cairo scheduled for 6:24 a.m. This announcement provides clarity for those planning celebrations and religious observances.
