In Quebec, Canada, the night of doubt is February 17, 2026.
According to the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) announced that the month of Ramadan 1447 will begin on Wednesday February 18, 2026
At the time of writing this article, the Lunar Crescent Observation Committee of the Council of Imams of Quebec has still not announced the date of the month of Ramadan.
Muslim countries have already decided on the date of the first day of the month of Ramadan 2026 such as the Sultanate of Oman, Turkey and Singapore which set the date of the first day at Thursday February 19, 2026.
In Qatar, the Calendar House has set the start of the holy month on Thursday February 19, while specifying that the final decision rests with the religious authorities of the Emirate.
In France, the French Council of Muslim Faith (CFCM) has decided: Ramadan 2026 begins on February 19. But the Grand Mosque of Paris will make a decision during the night of doubt set for Tuesday February 17.
In Algeria and elsewhere in the world, the official date for the start of Ramadan will be set following the night of doubt.