Ramadan 2027: Expected Start Date, Eid al-Fitr and Moon Sighting
Ramadan 2027 (1448 AH) is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027. Here are the moon-sighting dates, Eid al-Fitr, Laylat al-Qadr and why countries may differ by one day.
Published on October 24, 2026 · 2 min read · Ramadan Kareem
Ramadan 2027 corresponds to Ramadan 1448 AH. According to the Umm al-Qura calendar and astronomical calculations, the first day of fasting is expected on Monday, 8 February 2027. The first Taraweeh prayer would then be held on the evening of Sunday, 7 February.
When will the Ramadan crescent be sought?
The new moon (astronomical conjunction) occurs on Saturday, 6 February 2027 at 15:56 UTC. On that evening, which is 29 Sha'ban in many calendars, the Moon is only a few hours old and sets almost together with the Sun, so the crescent cannot be seen in most of the world. Sha'ban is therefore expected to complete 30 days, and Ramadan to begin on Monday, 8 February.
On the evening of Sunday, 7 February the crescent will be more than a day old and easy to see from the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas. You can follow it hour by hour on our crescent visibility map.
Key dates of Ramadan 2027
- First day of Ramadan: Monday, 8 February 2027 (some countries may start on Tuesday, 9 February).
- Start of the last ten nights: evening of Saturday, 27 February 2027.
- 27th night (Laylat al-Qadr is often sought): evening of Friday, 5 March 2027.
- Eid al-Fitr: Tuesday, 9 March or Wednesday, 10 March 2027, depending on the Shawwal crescent.
Why may countries start on different days?
The Islamic calendar is lunar: a month begins when the new crescent is seen after sunset. Some countries rely on local naked-eye sighting, others accept sightings with telescopes, some follow the announcement of Saudi Arabia, and others, such as Türkiye, use calculation. Because the young crescent is always seen first in the west, it is common for Ramadan or Eid to begin one day apart around the world.
For Eid al-Fitr 2027 the difference is likely: the Shawwal new moon occurs on 8 March at 09:29 UTC. That evening the crescent may only be visible with optical aid from the Americas, while most of Asia and Africa will see it the following evening. Expect Eid on 9 March where calculation or the Umm al-Qura calendar is followed, and on 10 March where local sighting is required.
How long will the fast be?
Because Ramadan 2027 falls in February and March, the fasts are moderate: about 11 to 13 hours in Europe and North America, around 13 hours in the Middle East and North Africa, and 13 to 14 hours near the equator and in the southern hemisphere. Check the exact Suhoor and Iftar times for your city on the Ramadan calendar by country.
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