Ramadan 2027: Expected Start Date, Countdown and Eid ul Fitr
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027 by the Umm al-Qura calendar. In Pakistan, the first fast is expected on Monday, 8 February 2027 or Tuesday, 9 February 2027, depending on the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee's moon sighting. Today is Saturday, 31 October 2026 (19 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH in Pakistan).
Countdown to Ramadan 2027
100 days
until Mon, 8 Feb 2027 (Umm al-Qura); Pakistan may begin one day later.
Expected Ramadan 2027 dates
| Saudi Arabia (Umm al-Qura) | Pakistan (Ruet-e-Hilal, expected) | |
|---|---|---|
| Moon-sighting evening (chand raat) | Sun, 7 Feb 2027 | Sun, 7 Feb 2027 or Mon, 8 Feb 2027 |
| First taraweeh | evening of Sun, 7 Feb 2027 | evening of Sun, 7 Feb 2027 or Mon, 8 Feb 2027 |
| 1st fast (1 Ramadan) | Mon, 8 Feb 2027 | Mon, 8 Feb 2027 or Tue, 9 Feb 2027 |
| Last ten nights begin | evening of Sat, 27 Feb 2027 | evening of Sat, 27 Feb 2027 or Sun, 28 Feb 2027 |
| Eid ul Fitr (1 Shawwal) | Tue, 9 Mar 2027 | Tue, 9 Mar 2027 or Wed, 10 Mar 2027 |
Pakistan usually starts a month on the same day as Umm al-Qura or one day later. In 2026, Ramadan 1447 began in Pakistan on 19 February, one day after Saudi Arabia. Every date here stays an estimate until the moon is sighted.
Ramadan 2027 in Pakistan
On the 29th of Sha'ban 1448 the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meets, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department and SUPARCO, to look for the Ramadan crescent. If the moon is seen, the first fast is the next day; if not, Sha'ban completes 30 days. Shab-e-Barat (15 Sha'ban) falls about two weeks earlier, around the night before Sat, 23 Jan 2027. Ramadan in February 2027 means short, cool days: suhoor ends around 5:30 am and iftar is around 5:45–6:15 pm across Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, giving fasts of roughly 12½–13 hours. Check your local mosque or city timetable for exact sehri and iftar times.
Ramadan 2027 in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf
Saudi Arabia's Umm al-Qura calendar puts 1 Ramadan 1448 on Monday, 8 February 2027. The Supreme Court still calls for moon sighting on the evening of Sun, 7 Feb 2027, so the start can move by one day. The UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain usually follow the same day. In the UK, USA and Europe, many mosques follow Saudi Arabia or astronomical calculation, so check your local mosque.
Laylat al-Qadr 2027: the odd nights of the last ten
Laylat al-Qadr (Shab-e-Qadr) is sought in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan. An Islamic night begins at maghrib on the evening before its date (why), so each night below starts at sunset on the date shown:
| Night | Saudi Arabia | Pakistan (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| 21st night | evening of Sat, 27 Feb 2027 | evening of Sat, 27 Feb 2027 or Sun, 28 Feb 2027 |
| 23rd night | evening of Mon, 1 Mar 2027 | evening of Mon, 1 Mar 2027 or Tue, 2 Mar 2027 |
| 25th night | evening of Wed, 3 Mar 2027 | evening of Wed, 3 Mar 2027 or Thu, 4 Mar 2027 |
| 27th night (widely observed in Pakistan) | evening of Fri, 5 Mar 2027 | evening of Fri, 5 Mar 2027 or Sat, 6 Mar 2027 |
| 29th night | evening of Sun, 7 Mar 2027 | evening of Sun, 7 Mar 2027 or Mon, 8 Mar 2027 |
Eid ul Fitr 2027
Ramadan has 29 or 30 days. Umm al-Qura expects Ramadan 1448 to have 29 days, putting Eid ul Fitr on Tuesday, 9 March 2027 in Saudi Arabia. In Pakistan, Eid ul Fitr 2027 is expected on Tuesday, 9 March 2027 or Wednesday, 10 March 2027, with the Shawwal moon sighted on the eve. See the chand raat date page for the Eid chand raat.
Ramadan dates in recent and coming years
| Year | Hijri | 1 Ramadan (Umm al-Qura) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ramadan 1447 | Wed, 18 Feb 2026 |
| 2027 | Ramadan 1448 | Mon, 8 Feb 2027 |
| 2028 | Ramadan 1449 | Fri, 28 Jan 2028 |
Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier each year, because the Hijri year is 354 or 355 days long. For every 2027 date, see the Islamic calendar 2027; to convert any date, use the Hijri date converter.
Updated: · Published · Sources: Umm al-Qura calendar; Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announcements.
Frequently asked questions
When will Ramadan 2027 start in Pakistan?
Ramadan 1448 is expected to start in Pakistan on Monday, 8 February 2027 or Tuesday, 9 February 2027, subject to the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee's moon sighting on the evening before. The first taraweeh is prayed that evening.
When is Ramadan 2027 in Saudi Arabia?
By the Umm al-Qura calendar, 1 Ramadan 1448 is Monday, 8 February 2027. Saudi Arabia confirms the start by moon sighting on the evening of Sunday, 7 February 2027.
How many days are left until Ramadan 2027?
As of Saturday, 31 October 2026, about 100 days remain until Mon, 8 Feb 2027 (Umm al-Qura). The Pakistan start may be one day later.
When is Eid ul Fitr 2027?
Eid ul Fitr (1 Shawwal 1448) is expected on Tuesday, 9 March 2027 in Saudi Arabia (Umm al-Qura) and on Tuesday, 9 March 2027 or Wednesday, 10 March 2027 in Pakistan, depending on whether Ramadan has 29 or 30 days.
When is Laylat al-Qadr 2027?
Laylat al-Qadr is sought in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th). If Ramadan starts on Mon, 8 Feb 2027, the 27th night begins at maghrib on Fri, 5 Mar 2027.
Will Ramadan 2027 be in winter?
Yes. In February–March the days in Pakistan are short and cool, so fasts are roughly 12½ to 13 hours, among the shortest in recent years.
Can the dates still change?
Yes, by one day. Every Islamic month begins only after the new crescent is sighted (or the previous month completes 30 days), so all dates here are expected dates until the announcement.