[USAfricaonline - Africa] - 21/02/2026 Abdu Rafiu contributes the Ram column to USAfricaonline.com Following the sighting of the moon first manifesting in a crescent also referred to as hilal, Ramadan Fast began on Wednesday, 18 February, 2026. The fast this year coincides with Lent when Christians, too, go fasting and for 40 days. (…) ... Article published by "USAfricaonline" (Africa), read more For any information or claim on this article, see directly with the newspaper.