As the lunar calendar dictates, the start of Ramadan is approaching, and religious communities are preparing for the month of fasting. The Turkish Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) has released the 2026 Ramazan İmsakiyesi, detailing times for sahur (pre-dawn meal) and iftar (fast-breaking meal) across Turkey, including Kahramanmaraş.
According to the schedule, the first sahur in Kahramanmaraş will be on February 19, 2026, ending at 5:50 AM local time. The first iftar is scheduled for 6:22 PM on the same day. This information is crucial for those observing the fast, as it marks the beginning of the Islamic holy month. Milliyet provides a comprehensive list of times for various cities.
The Diyanet’s 2026 Ramazan İmsakiyesi allows citizens to view imsak (dawn) and iftar times for their specific province. The release of this schedule is an annual event, helping Muslims accurately observe their religious obligations. Hürriyet reports that the imsakiyesi covers 29 days of Ramadan.
For residents of Kahramanmaraş, specific times vary by district. Schedules are available for Afşin, Andırın, Çağlayancerit, and Dulkadiroğlu, among others. Detailed schedules by district are available online.
Elsewhere in Turkey, the timing of the first sahur and iftar likewise varies. In Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, sahur times will differ from those in Kahramanmaraş. NTV Haber provides a breakdown of these times for major cities.
Kadiri Night, considered one of the holiest nights of the Islamic calendar, is expected to fall on March 16, 2026. Ramadan Bayram, marking the end of the fasting month, will begin on March 20, 2026. These dates are based on the Diyanet’s religious calendar.
In Trabzon, the first iftar is also scheduled for February 19, 2026, with the imsak time differing slightly from Kahramanmaraş. Fotomaç reports on the specific timings for the Black Sea region.
The release of the Diyanet’s imsakiyesi underscores the importance of precise timekeeping for religious observances, allowing Muslims to fulfill their fasting obligations accurately throughout Ramadan.
