Chicago Sehri & Iftar Time Today

Ramadan Time Table 2026 Chicago - Sehar & Iftar Timing

Chicago is a city in United States known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance. During Ramadan, Muslims in Chicago practice fasting abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during daylight hours, and focus on prayer, charity, and good deeds. This page is your ultimate source for a comprehensive Ramadan 2026 Chicago Calendar with Suhoor Time Today, Iftar Time Today, and daily updates. Ramadan Timings of 30 days for various cities are also available by country online in this section.

For Today 16 Feb, 2026: Islamic date 27 Shaban 1447, Chicago Ramadan Timings are as follows: Suhoor Time Today is at 05:28 am and Iftar Time Today is at 5:25 pm. According to Fiqa Jafria, Suhoor and Iftar's Timings for today are as follows: Suhoor Time Today is at 05:18 am and Iftar Time Today is at 05:35 pm. This Ramadan Calendar is a reliable source for fasting times today, specifically for Chicago, and caters to all Fiqh and sect. Keep yourself informed by regularly visiting our Ramadan Timings page and maximizing the benefits of this blessed month.

Ramadan in Chicago: Faith in the Middle of a Big City

Ramadan 2026 Chicago is different from Muslim-majority cities. Here, worship happens alongside office work, train rides, and late sunsets. With one of the largest Muslim populations in the US (around 350,000–470,000 people), Chicago turns Ramadan into a shared effort to create spiritual focus inside a fast-moving American city. Daily routines revolve around iftar time Chicago, night prayers, and very early mornings.

A Diverse Muslim Community in Chicago

Chicago’s Muslim population is often described as a “three-way balance.” One-third is South Asian, one-third African American, and one-third Arab. This mix creates a Ramadan that tastes and sounds like the whole world.

How Chicago Observes Ramadan

Many people rely on local moon sightings through the Chicago Hilal system, based on local North American sightings, to start and end Ramadan. Chicago Muslims often go directly from work to the mosque, break their fast, pray Taraweeh, eat late dinners, and sleep only a few hours before sehri time Chicago.

The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) hosts large interfaith iftars. These events are attended by the mayor, senators, local officials, priests, and rabbis.

Mosques That Hold the Community Together

• The Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview is located in the "Little Palestine" area of the southwest suburbs. During the last ten nights, the streets around 93rd Street are literally closed off by police to accommodate the 10,000+ worshippers.
• Muslim Community Center (MCC) is a historic North Side (Elston Ave) mosque known for interfaith iftars.
• Downtown Islamic Center (DIC) on State Street in the Loop is a key stop for professionals who rush in straight from work to break their fast before catching the train home.
• Masjid DarusSalam in Lombard is known for its traditional scholarship and Quran recitations.

Food That Feels Very Chicago

Chicago is known as a halal food capital of the US. Iftar menus include deep-dish pizza, Mexican tacos and birria, Chinese Mongolian beef, and classic South Asian meals. Coffee is more common in Sehri.

Many mosques in Orland Park or Lombard set up community tents to serve 500–1,000 free meals. Devon Avenue also stays active until 3:00 AM during Ramadan. The crowd at restaurants like Bundoo Khan and Sabri Nihari feels similar to Karachi or Lahore.

Cultural Ramadan Traditions in Chicago

• Chicago’s mosques, like DarusSalam or the Mosque Foundation, provide "Itikaf Kits" and dedicated sleeping areas in the last ten days.
• A unique local habit is going to 24-hour diners like IHOP for sahur, where you’ll see Muslims in thobes eating pancakes just before sehri time today Chicago.