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Turkmenistan has issued the official timetable outlining daily fasting and breaking-fast times for the holy month of Ramadan in the year 1447 according to the Hijri calendar. The schedule has been compiled separately for the capital city of Ashgabat, the city of Arkadag, and the country’s five provinces — Ahal, Balkan, Mary, Lebap, and Dashoguz.
According to the published calendar, Ramadan in 2026 will begin on February 18 and conclude on March 19.
Each fasting day is structured around two key meals: suhoor, the pre-dawn meal eaten before the morning prayer time begins, and iftar, the evening meal taken after sunset when the time for the evening prayer enters.
Because Turkmenistan’s cities and regions are situated across different geographical zones, fasting and iftar times differ depending on location. The most noticeable time difference occurs between the western districts of Balkan Province and the eastern districts of Lebap Province.
Eid al-Fitr in 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, March 20.
To mark the National Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry Workers' Day, Health Center No. 1 in Mary, located along Oguzkhan Street, was officially reopened following a comprehensive structural renovation. The inauguration ceremony brought together regional administration officials, members of parliament and the Halk Maslahaty, healthcare specialists, community elders, and local students. Festive musical and theatrical performances by cultural groups and young talents added to the celebratory atmosphere.
The newly reconstructed two-story medical complex is outfitted with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment rooms, family medicine suites, bacteriological and physiotherapy departments, as well as specialized laboratories. Equipped with advanced European medical technology, the center offers a full suite of services including ultrasound, echocardiography, electrocardiography, and endoscopy.
The renovation project was successfully carried out by the local private construction enterprise "Yhlasa Ynam." During the official ceremony, outstanding construction workers were awarded valuable commemorative gifts presented on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan.
Additionally, to boost mobile diagnostic capabilities in the region, a fully equipped "Mercedes-Benz" mobile medical unit featuring digital X-ray and fluorography technology was officially presented to the health center on behalf of the Head of State.
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