Ramadan 2026 France: Two Dates Divide Muslims

Meeting this Tuesday, several national federations gathered around the Grand Mosque of Paris opted for a Wednesday start. This decision, approved by a theological commission, is based on a combination of scientific calculations and universal astronomical data. The signatories also called on public authorities to ensure the security of places of worship during this period of high attendance.

On Bladi.net : Ramadan 2026 in France: Start Date, Moon Sighting and Muslim Divide

The CFCM advocates a stricter interpretation of visibility conditions and maintains the date of Thursday, February 19. The institution justifies this delay by the impossibility of observing the new moon before Wednesday evening. Stressing its independence, the CFCM firmly recalls that decisions made by other Muslim countries must under no circumstances dictate the religious practice of Muslims residing in France.