Nairobi Ramadan Timing 2026

Nairobi Ramadan Timing 2026 (Today Sehri & Iftar Time Calendar)

Ramadan Calendar 2026 Nairobi is all about Nairobi Ramadan time including today Sehri Time at 05:18 and iftar time at 6:37 . Today, on Wednesday 24 Jun, 2026 is 09 Muharram 1448 of the islamic month.

There is a few minutes difference in Fiqa Jafria Sehr o Iftar Time in Nairobi which is as follows Shia Sehri Time: 05:08 and Iftar Time: 06:47.

However, there are different variations of this name. It is called Ramadan in Arabic and other pronunciations are also common in different parts of the world like Ramzan, Ramazan, Ramadhan, and Ramathan. The Islamic calendar is usually ten to twelve days shorter than the Georgian calendar and Iftar time in Nairobi varies each year. It is a reason that a large number of people utilize the Ramadan calendar 2026 Nairobi to check Roza or Iftar time and Nairobi Sehri time.

The Muslim population living in Nairobi can remain updated with the Ramadan Calendar 2026 Nairobi and can analyze the number of fasting hours. Besides Sehri or Suhoor and Iftar time in Nairobi today, you can also view prayer timings, Qibla direction, and other information about Nairobi on other pages.

Nairobi’s Ramadan feels different because the city blends Swahili, Arab, and Indian Muslim cultures. Even though Kenya is mostly Christian, approximately 10–11% of the population is Muslim. In Nairobi, this is concentrated in specific hubs.

Ramadan Time and Moon Decisions

Ramadan starts after the moon sighting announcement from SUPKEM and the Chief Kadhi. Many people follow the local Kenyan sighting. Others follow Saudi Arabia. The final decision is shared through Horizon TV and Iqra FM.

Main Mosques and Community Prayer

Jamia Mosque in the CBD is the most famous mosque. It fills up with up to 10,000–12,000 worshippers for tarawih. Masjid Nur in South C is known for its middle-class iftar programs. Masjid Rahma in Hurlingham is popular with professionals and expats. Masjid Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq in Eastleigh is the main center for the Somali community.

The Qibla for Nairobi is approximately 356° to 357° (almost due north).

Nairobi Food Culture in Iftar

At iftar time Nairobi dishes are a mix of Swahili and Somali flavors. Iftar includes mahamri with mbaazi, sambuusa, anjero, and high-quality dates. Main meals are pilau or biryani with kachumbari.

Suhur Time and Fasting Conditions in 2026

Suhur time Nairobi often means heavy meals like chapati with beef stew or ugali. According to the Ramadan timetable 2026, fasts are expected to be warm but manageable, lasting approximately 13 hours and 15 minutes.

Roadside Iftar and Charity Work

• Volunteers from mosques like Jamia hand out iftar packs at busy junctions like the CBD and Eastleigh.
• The Omeriye Foundation runs food programs in the slums of Kibera and Majengo.
• KMCS, based at Jamia Plaza, manages Zakat and Iftar distribution networks.
• Islamic Relief Kenya also helps with food support during Ramadan.

Markets and Halal Life

Eastleigh Market is the main place for groceries and dates from the Gulf. City Market has a halal meat section. Most butcheries in Eastleigh, South C, and South B are fully halal.

Restaurants like Kilimanjaro Jamia are perhaps the most famous Iftar spots. Other popular halal chains include CJ's and Arabian Palace.

Faith Education and the Meaning of Fasting

Islamic schools such as Nairobi Muslim Academy and Ithna Asheri Primary and Secondary School combine the Kenyan curriculum with daily Islamic studies. During Ramadan, students also learn why fasting is important in Islam.

Surah Al-Baqarah (2:183) says, “O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous.”

Nairobi Fasting Start and End Time

Today 24 Jun, 2026 Sehri time ends at 05:18 and Iftar time starts at 6:37 .

Ramadan 2026 Nairobi Start and End Date

This year Ramadan in Nairobi is expected to start on 17 February and ends on 18 March 2026.