Ramadan 2026: Iftar and Sehri Timings for March 8 Across India Muslims across India observed the 18th day of Ramadan on March 8, dedicating the day to spiritual devotion, self-discipline, and communal unity through the rituals of Sehri and Iftar. The holy month of Ramadan emphasizes reflection, prayer, and charitable acts, with adherents fasting from dawn to sunset. Each day begins with Sehri, a pre-dawn meal, and concludes with Iftar, the evening meal that breaks the fast. Families and communities gathered during Iftar to share meals, reinforcing bonds and celebrating togetherness as a central aspect of the ritual. Sehri timings varied slightly across major Indian cities on March 8. In Delhi, the pre-dawn meal began at 5:20 AM, while Noida saw it at 5:19 AM. Chennai’s Sehri was at 5:09 AM, Lucknow at 5:06 AM, and Mumbai at 5:39 AM. Kolkata’s timing was earlier, at 4:37 AM, followed by Hyderabad at 5:17 AM, Patna at 4:51 AM, and Bhubaneswar at 4:47 AM. Other cities such as Jaipur, Indore, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Surat, Kanpur, Jammu, Ranchi, and Chandigarh observed Sehri between 4:49 AM and 5:40 AM, depending on local sunrise. Iftar timings marked the end of the daily fast at sunset, with meals typically beginning with dates and water before a full meal. In Delhi and Noida, Iftar began at 6:26 PM, while Chennai’s timing was 6:10 PM and Lucknow’s at 6:12 PM. Mumbai’s Iftar was later, at 6:47 PM, whereas Kolkata’s was at 5:44 PM. Hyderabad observed Iftar at 6:25 PM, Patna and Bhubaneswar at 5:55 PM. Other cities like Jaipur, Indore, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Surat, Kanpur, Jammu, Ranchi, and Chandigarh followed local sunset times, with Iftar ranging from 6:15 PM to 6:47 PM. Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, increased prayer, and acts of charity.#ramadan_2026 #mumbai #india #iftar_timings #sehri_timings
