The Sultanate of Oman has announced that the first day of Ramadan 2026 will fall on February 19. According to foreign media reports, Oman is the first Arab country to announce the date of Ramadan a week before the official sighting of the crescent moon. According to the official media of Oman, Tuesday, February 18, will be the last day of the month of Sha’ban, and Thursday, February 19, 2026, will be the first day of Ramadan 1447 Hijri. The birth of the Ramadan crescent in the country is expected to occur on February 17 at 5:01 PM. The Central Hila Committee of Oman has stated that the sighting of the moon on Monday, February 29, is impossible astronomically, and scientific evidence will not be accepted if it contradicts the established facts. The Central Hila Committee of Oman has announced that Thursday, February 19, 2026, will be the first day of Ramadan 1447 Hijri.
In other news, Bangladeshi women have exercised their right to vote for the first time in 56 years in the Chapai Nawabganj Upazila of Chapai Nawabganj District. The Bangladesh Election Commission has announced the official results of the elections, with Shafiqur Rahman securing 85,131 votes. In a major decision made during the Obama administration, US President Donald Trump has revoked a key scientific agreement that will further increase pressure on Pakistan and other countries’ economies and food systems. According to the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, Commander Captain Samit Subrawal allegedly shut off the fuel switch. The Bangladesh Election Commission has announced the official results of the elections for 297 seats. A major section of a road in Shanghai, China, has been buried in the ground due to an unexpected collapse of the earth. Former US President Barack Obama has warned that Donald Trump’s disregard for environmental pollution is a threat to the health of American citizens. In India, a woman killed her mother after believing the predictions of a astrologer. The Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr. Ibrahim Abu Muhammad, has made an official announcement on the matter. US Attorney General Pam Bondi has refused to apologize to the victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to foreign media reports, an 18-year-old suspect opened fire in a school in Haye, USA, injuring a woman principal and a student. According to Bangladeshi media reports, Taqir Rahman said that he will move to the country with his supporters.
