First lady extends Ramadan greetings, wishes Egyptians blessings and peace

CAIRO – 18 February 2026: First Lady Entissar El-Sisi on Wednesday shared a Ramadan greeting message on social media, wishing Egyptians blessings, security and stability.

“With the arrival of this blessed month, I extend my greetings to the honorable people of Egypt,” the first lady said.

“I pray to Allah to make it a month of goodness, tranquility, and blessings, and to protect our homeland and maintain for it the blessing of security and stability.”

The first lady’s message comes as Muslims in Egypt and around the world welcome the sacred month with prayers and renewed hopes for unity, compassion, and prosperity.

Egypt and several other Muslim countries, including Turkey and Syria, announced that Thursday would mark the start of Ramadan after the crescent moon was not sighted on Tuesday evening.

In accordance with established Islamic practice, the beginning of lunar months is confirmed through the sighting of the crescent moon.

Meanwhile, other countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, announced the sighting of the Ramadan crescent there and declared Wednesday as the first day of the holy month.