Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026/Organise

Welcome to Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026!

Introduction

Wiki Loves Ramadan is an annual Wikimedia community initiative focused on improving and expanding written content about Ramadan across Wikimedia projects. Contributors are encouraged to create new articles, expand existing ones, improve sourcing, and translate content related to Ramadan’s religious, cultural, historical, and social dimensions.

On Meta-Wiki, the primary focus of Wiki Loves Ramadan is content writing. Freely licensed photographs and other media may be used to support and illustrate articles; however, all media contributions are coordinated through Wikimedia Commons and follow Commons-specific guidelines.

The initiative takes place during and around the month of Ramadan, when related topics receive increased public attention. Local activities are coordinated by volunteer contributors, Wikimedia affiliates, and thematic groups across participating communities.

2026 Timeline

16 February – 28 March 2026: Local and thematic writing activities
28 March 2026: Last day for eligible content contributions
28 March – 30 April 2026: Review, assessment, local recognition, and local results submission
31 May 2026: International coordination and reporting

Please ensure that planned activities do not conflict with the global fundraising timeline.

Scope of contributions

Eligible contributions include, but are not limited to:

Creation of new encyclopedic articles related to Ramadan
Expansion and improvement of existing articles
Addition of reliable sources and references
Translation of Ramadan-related content across languages
Structural improvements, copyediting, and neutrality fixes

Photographs and other media are considered supporting materials. Contributors interested in uploading images should follow the guidance provided on the Wikimedia Commons Wiki Loves Ramadan pages.

Requirements for local teams

To coordinate a local or thematic Wiki Loves Ramadan writing activity, teams are expected to:

Register their community, language, or thematic group on the international coordination page.
Create a local landing page describing writing goals, scope, and contact points.
Provide basic information in English, with additional local-language content as appropriate.
Document coordination leads and reviewers for transparency.
Outline how contributions will be reviewed, highlighted, or recognized locally.

Landing page

Participants are typically directed to a landing page when joining Wiki Loves Ramadan activities. This page may be hosted on Meta-Wiki, a local Wikipedia, or another Wikimedia project.

At a minimum, the landing page should include:

A clear description of the writing focus and scope.
Links to suggested articles, redlinks, or priority topics.
Information about how contributions will be tracked or reviewed.
A link to Wikimedia Commons for contributors who wish to add supporting photographs.
Content in local language(s), with an English summary for international coordination.

Guidelines for participants

All written contributions must:

Follow the content policies of the Wikimedia project where they are published.
Be encyclopedic, neutral, and verifiable.
Use reliable sources.
Be contributed during the Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026 activity period.

Uploading photographs is optional and not required to participate. Contributors focusing on media uploads should follow the rules and timelines outlined on Wikimedia Commons.

Photography and media contributions

All photography and media uploads related to Wiki Loves Ramadan are coordinated through Wikimedia Commons. Media contributions must comply with Commons licensing, copyright, and Freedom of Panorama requirements.

For upload tools, media-specific rules, and photo-focused activities, please consult the Wiki Loves Ramadan pages on Wikimedia Commons.

Review and recognition

Local teams may recognize contributions through article assessments, highlighted lists, barnstars, certificates, or public acknowledgements. Recognition methods are determined locally, with an emphasis on content quality, collaboration, and long-term impact.

Publicity and outreach

Wiki Loves Ramadan writing activities may be promoted through community channels, social media, blog posts, newsletters, or outreach events. Sharing progress, statistics, and success stories helps strengthen cross-community collaboration and visibility.

Local Organizers’ Guide

Local organizers play a key role in coordinating Wiki Loves Ramadan writing activities, supporting contributors, and ensuring that the initiative is inclusive, well-documented, and effective within their communities.

Role of local organizers

As a local organizer, your primary responsibilities include:

Promoting Wiki Loves Ramadan within your community or language group.
Encouraging the creation, expansion, and translation of Ramadan-related articles.
Supporting contributors with guidance on sourcing, structure, and content policies.
Ensuring alignment with Wikimedia project policies and campaign guidelines.
Organizing writing events, edit-a-thons, mentorship sessions, or training activities.

Steps to get started

Understand the campaign focus by familiarizing yourself with Wiki Loves Ramadan’s writing-centered goals.
Form a local coordination team with contributors interested in writing, research, translation, or outreach.
Plan writing activities aligned with local needs and capacity, such as:
- Article creation or expansion drives.
- Translation sprints across languages.
- Workshops on Wikipedia editing, sourcing, and content quality.
Engage your community through social media, mailing lists, community forums, and local networks.
Host events and provide support in welcoming online or in-person environments.
Monitor and document progress, and share outcomes with the international coordination team.

Key tips for local organizers

Maintain clear and regular communication with participants.
Emphasize the long-term value of written contributions to Wikimedia projects.
Encourage collaboration rather than competition.
Recognize active contributors through acknowledgements, certificates, or community shout-outs.