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18 February 2026

In Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 17, 2026, Indonesian Muslims perform prayer after conducting a Rukyatul Hilal to see the new crescent moon that determines the start of Ramadan at Jami Musyari'in Mosque. The Indonesian government determines the start of Ramadan with two methods, namely hisab (calculation) and rukyah, or an astronomy observation to confirm the hisab method. The start of Ramadan is determined when the hilal, or the new moon's position, is above 2 degrees. Muslims worldwide observe Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is marked by a holy month of fasting, prayer, and recitation of the Al Quran.

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18 February 2026

In Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 17, 2026, Indonesian Muslims hold a Rukyatul Hilal to see the new crescent moon that determines the start of Ramadan at Jami Musyari'in Mosque. The Indonesian government determines the start of Ramadan with two methods, namely hisab (calculation) and rukyah, or an astronomy observation to confirm the hisab method. The start of Ramadan is determined when the hilal, or the new moon's position, is above 2 degrees. Muslims worldwide observe Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is marked by a holy month of fasting, prayer, and recitation of the Al Quran.

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18 February 2026

In Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 17, 2026, Indonesian Muslims hold a Rukyatul Hilal to see the new crescent moon that determines the start of Ramadan at Jami Musyari'in Mosque. The Indonesian government determines the start of Ramadan with two methods, namely hisab (calculation) and rukyah, or an astronomy observation to confirm the hisab method. The start of Ramadan is determined when the hilal, or the new moon's position, is above 2 degrees. Muslims worldwide observe Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is marked by a holy month of fasting, prayer, and recitation of the Al Quran.

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18 February 2026

In Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 17, 2026, Indonesian Muslims hold a Rukyatul Hilal to see the new crescent moon that determines the start of Ramadan at Jami Musyari'in Mosque. The Indonesian government determines the start of Ramadan with two methods, namely hisab (calculation) and rukyah, or an astronomy observation to confirm the hisab method. The start of Ramadan is determined when the hilal, or the new moon's position, is above 2 degrees. Muslims worldwide observe Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is marked by a holy month of fasting, prayer, and recitation of the Al Quran.

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18 February 2026

In Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 17, 2026, Indonesian Muslims hold a Rukyatul Hilal to see the new crescent moon that determines the start of Ramadan at Jami Musyari'in Mosque. The Indonesian government determines the start of Ramadan with two methods, namely hisab (calculation) and rukyah, or an astronomy observation to confirm the hisab method. The start of Ramadan is determined when the hilal, or the new moon's position, is above 2 degrees. Muslims worldwide observe Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is marked by a holy month of fasting, prayer, and recitation of the Al Quran.

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18 February 2026

In Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 17, 2026, Indonesian Muslims hold a Rukyatul Hilal to see the new crescent moon that determines the start of Ramadan at Jami Musyari'in Mosque. The Indonesian government determines the start of Ramadan with two methods, namely hisab (calculation) and rukyah, or an astronomy observation to confirm the hisab method. The start of Ramadan is determined when the hilal, or the new moon's position, is above 2 degrees. Muslims worldwide observe Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is marked by a holy month of fasting, prayer, and recitation of the Al Quran.

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18 February 2026

In Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 17, 2026, Indonesian Muslims hold a Rukyatul Hilal to see the new crescent moon that determines the start of Ramadan at Jami Musyari'in Mosque. The Indonesian government determines the start of Ramadan with two methods, namely hisab (calculation) and rukyah, or an astronomy observation to confirm the hisab method. The start of Ramadan is determined when the hilal, or the new moon's position, is above 2 degrees. Muslims worldwide observe Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is marked by a holy month of fasting, prayer, and recitation of the Al Quran.

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18 February 2026

In Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 17, 2026, Indonesian Muslims hold a Rukyatul Hilal to see the new crescent moon that determines the start of Ramadan at Jami Musyari'in Mosque. The Indonesian government determines the start of Ramadan with two methods, namely hisab (calculation) and rukyah, or an astronomy observation to confirm the hisab method. The start of Ramadan is determined when the hilal, or the new moon's position, is above 2 degrees. Muslims worldwide observe Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is marked by a holy month of fasting, prayer, and recitation of the Al Quran.

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18 February 2026

In Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 17, 2026, Indonesian Muslims hold a Rukyatul Hilal to see the new crescent moon that determines the start of Ramadan at Jami Musyari'in Mosque. The Indonesian government determines the start of Ramadan with two methods, namely hisab (calculation) and rukyah, or an astronomy observation to confirm the hisab method. The start of Ramadan is determined when the hilal, or the new moon's position, is above 2 degrees. Muslims worldwide observe Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is marked by a holy month of fasting, prayer, and recitation of the Al Quran.

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18 February 2026

In Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 17, 2026, Indonesian Muslims hold a Rukyatul Hilal to see the new crescent moon that determines the start of Ramadan at Jami Musyari'in Mosque. The Indonesian government determines the start of Ramadan with two methods, namely hisab (calculation) and rukyah, or an astronomy observation to confirm the hisab method. The start of Ramadan is determined when the hilal, or the new moon's position, is above 2 degrees. Muslims worldwide observe Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is marked by a holy month of fasting, prayer, and recitation of the Al Quran.

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17 February 2026

In Lalitpur, Nepal, on February 17, 2026, celebrations mark the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, during an event organized by the Embassy of China in Nepal. The festival ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse and is observed with cultural performances, family reunions, prayers, and traditional feasting. The 15-day celebration begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and is widely regarded as the most significant annual festival in countries including China, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand.

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17 February 2026

In Lalitpur, Nepal, on February 17, 2026, celebrations mark the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, during an event organized by the Embassy of China in Nepal. The festival ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse and is observed with cultural performances, family reunions, prayers, and traditional feasting. The 15-day celebration begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and is widely regarded as the most significant annual festival in countries including China, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand.

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17 February 2026

In Lalitpur, Nepal, on February 17, 2026, celebrations mark the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, during an event organized by the Embassy of China in Nepal. The festival ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse and is observed with cultural performances, family reunions, prayers, and traditional feasting. The 15-day celebration begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and is widely regarded as the most significant annual festival in countries including China, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand.

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17 February 2026

In Lalitpur, Nepal, on February 17, 2026, celebrations mark the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, during an event organized by the Embassy of China in Nepal. The festival ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse and is observed with cultural performances, family reunions, prayers, and traditional feasting. The 15-day celebration begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and is widely regarded as the most significant annual festival in countries including China, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand.

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17 February 2026

In Lalitpur, Nepal, on February 17, 2026, celebrations mark the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, during an event organized by the Embassy of China in Nepal. The festival ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse and is observed with cultural performances, family reunions, prayers, and traditional feasting. The 15-day celebration begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and is widely regarded as the most significant annual festival in countries including China, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand.

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17 February 2026

In Lalitpur, Nepal, on February 17, 2026, celebrations mark the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, during an event organized by the Embassy of China in Nepal. The festival ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse and is observed with cultural performances, family reunions, prayers, and traditional feasting. The 15-day celebration begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and is widely regarded as the most significant annual festival in countries including China, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand.

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