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Ramadan 2026 Giving Guide: Donate Sadaqah for Children

Ramadan 2026 is a time of reflection, gratitude and generosity. This year, children around the world urgently need support. Ongoing conflict, displacement, hunger and disease are putting millions at risk. Your Ramadan 2026 donation can help provide the food, medical care and protection children need to survive and build a brighter future.

Ramadan Donation Guide 

Frequently Asked Questions About Ramadan

Ramadan is one of the most sacred times for the world's 1.9 billion Muslims. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims do not eat or drink anything from dawn until sunset. This act of fasting is considered both a private act of worship and a form of spiritual discipline.

The first official day of Ramadan 2026 begins with the sighting of the new crescent moon. The start of Ramadan fluctuates each year because the lunar Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon. 

This year, Ramadan begins at sundown on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, or Wednesday, February 19, 2026. The exact timing is based on the sighting of the moon.

Eid al-Fitr takes place on the first day of the Islamic month Shawwal. The exact timing of Eid al-Fitr depends on the sighting of the moon. This year, Eid al Fitr is expected to fall around Thursday, March 19, or Friday, March 20, 2026, depending on local moon sightings.

The five pillars of Islam reflect the guidelines that are fundamental to the lives of Muslims, including:

Sawm: fasting from dawn until dusk during Ramadan
Shahada: the belief that "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God"
Zakat: donating a fixed portion of income to those in need
Salah: praying five times a day: at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and after dark
Hajj: making the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once

Sadaqah is a voluntary act of charity in Islam that can be given at any time, especially during Ramadan. Unlike Zakat, which is obligatory, Sadaqah is optional and can be given in any amount to support those in need.

From a kind word or warm smile, to a monetary gift, any good deed that can help others can count as Sadaqah. Sadaqah stems from the Arabic root word ‘sidq’, which means sincerity.

Zakat and Sadaqah are both forms of charity in Islam, but they are different in purpose and obligation. 

Zakat is a mandatory form of charitable giving and one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Eligible Muslims give a fixed percentage of their qualifying wealth each year to support those in need. 

Sadaqah is voluntary charity that can be given at any time and in any amount. Many people choose to give Sadaqah during Ramadan — especially in the last 10 days — as an act of compassion and spiritual reflection. 

During Ramadan 2026, your Sadaqah donation to Save the Children can help provide food, medical care and protection to children facing conflict, hunger and displacement around the world.

Why Giving Matters in Ramadan 2026

Humanitarian needs remain at historic levels. Children in Gaza continue to face severe food shortages and limited access to healthcare. In Sudan, families are experiencing extreme hunger. In Syria and other crisis-affected regions, displacement and instability are disrupting children’s safety and education. 

During Ramadan 2026, your Sadaqah can help: 

  • Provide therapeutic food to treat malnutrition 
  • Deliver emergency medical care to children in crisis 
  • Supply clean water and hygiene essentials 
  • Support child protection and family services 

Your generosity can make an immediate and lasting difference. 

Give During the Last 10 Days of Ramadan 2026 

Many Muslims increase their charity during the last 10 days of Ramadan, seeking the blessings of Laylat al-Qadr. These sacred nights are a powerful time to give Sadaqah and multiply your impact, as acts of charity are especially meaningful during this time.

Consider making your donation during the final 10 days of Ramadan 2026. Even a modest gift can help ensure children receive lifesaving support when they need it most. 

This Ramadan 2026, turn compassion into action. Your Sadaqah can help protect children and bring hope to families facing unimaginable challenges. Donate your Sadaqah for Ramadan 2026 today.

 

Give Your Ramadan 2026 Sadaqah Today
In Gaza, an 18-month old gets screened for malnutrition.

By donating your Sadaqah today, you can help children like Alma*.
 

Learn How Your Sadaqah Can Help

Your Sadaqah today can help give children in Gaza, Syria, Sudan and around the world the chance for a future they deserve

In Gaza, Alma*, just 18 months old, was born during the war and has already faced Severe Acute Malnutrition twice due to ongoing food shortages. Living in a tent amid repeated displacement and unhygienic conditions has made her more vulnerable to illness, including skin rashes and recurring fevers. 

At a Save the Children clinic, Alma receives treatment for malnutrition and her skin condition, including lifesaving medicine and nutrient-rich peanut paste. Her family also relies on the clinic for care and support. Alma’s mother, Camillia*, attends health and hygiene sessions and received essential supplies like a hygiene kit and chlorine tablets to help protect her family’s health. 

This Ramadan, we must come together to ensure children have the promise of a brighter future. Your Sadaqah can help provide food, medical care, and protection for Alma and children around the world when they need it most.

Let's Help Children Thrive this Ramadan

Together with partners, Save the Children delivers lifesaving programs around the world so that children grow up healthy, educated and safe. We work to ensure children have the promise of a brighter future. When children have their most basic needs met, a safer, more resilient future is in closer reach for us all.

During Ramadan, and all year long, your Sadaqah donation can make a difference in the lives of children and their families.