Ramadan 2027 Countdown
Time until the expected start of Ramadan 2027
Follow the countdown to the blessed month of Ramadan. Track both Hijri and Gregorian dates and discover the beauty of this sacred month of fasting, prayer, and spiritual renewal.
📅 Gregorian: February 8, 2027
🌙 Hijri: 1 Ramadan 1448 AH
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Ramadan 2027
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Key Ramadan 2027 Dates
Ramadan Begins
February 8, 2027
1 Ramadan 1448 AH
Laylatul Qadr
March 5, 2027
27 Ramadan 1448 AH
Eid al-Fitr
March 10, 2027
1 Shawwal 1448 AH
Ramadan by the Numbers
A glimpse into the scale, history, and significance of the most sacred month in Islam.
1.8B
Muslims fast worldwide
29–30
Days in Ramadan
610 CE
First Quranic revelation
9th
Month of Islamic calendar
1,000+
Months worth of Laylatul Qadr
5
Pillars of Islam (Sawm is one)
The 5 Pillars of Islam
Ramadan’s fast (Sawm) is the fourth pillar — a complete act of worship that unites body, mind, and soul.
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Shahada
Declaration of faith — “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger.”
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Salah
Five daily prayers that connect every Muslim directly to Allah throughout the day.
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Zakat
Obligatory charity — 2.5% of savings given annually to purify wealth and support those in need.
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Sawm
Fasting during Ramadan — abstaining from food, drink, and sin from dawn to sunset.
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Hajj
Pilgrimage to Makkah once in a lifetime for those who are physically and financially able.
About the Month of Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar — a sacred time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Muslims worldwide observe this blessed month as one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
- Fasting from dawn until sunset is obligatory for all adult Muslims and represents spiritual purification and self-discipline.
- Commemorates the revelation of the Holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the Cave of Hira.
- Families and communities gather for Iftar (breaking fast) meals at sunset, fostering unity and compassion.
- Concludes with Eid al-Fitr — a joyous celebration featuring prayers, charity (Zakat al-Fitr), and festive gatherings.
- The last ten nights hold special significance, including Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Power) — better than a thousand months.
How to Prepare for Ramadan
Get spiritually and physically ready to embrace the blessed month with these practical preparation tips.
- Set spiritual goals — create a Quran reading schedule, increase daily prayers, and track your progress each day.
- Gradually adjust your sleep and meal schedule in the weeks before Ramadan to ease the transition into Suhoor and Iftar times.
- Practice mindful eating now — reduce caffeine, sugar, and processed foods to make fasting more comfortable.
- Increase charitable acts and good deeds to cultivate a generous spirit before and throughout the month.
- Resolve any outstanding conflicts and strengthen relationships with family and friends to enter Ramadan with a clean heart.
Sunnah Acts of Ramadan
Beyond the obligatory fast, the Prophet ﷺ demonstrated these blessed acts that multiply rewards during Ramadan.
Reciting the Quran
Complete a full khatm (recitation) of the Quran by reading at least one juz per day throughout the month.
Taraweeh Prayer
Special nightly prayers performed after Isha throughout Ramadan, typically 8 or 20 rakats in congregation.
Giving Sadaqah
Voluntary charity to the poor and needy. The Prophet ﷺ was most generous during Ramadan.
I’tikaf
Spiritual seclusion in the mosque during the last 10 nights, devoted entirely to worship and remembrance of Allah.
Eating Suhoor
The pre-dawn meal is a blessed sunnah. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Have Suhoor, for there is blessing in it.”
Seeking Laylatul Qadr
Intensify worship on the odd nights of the last ten days, especially the 27th night.
Foods of Ramadan
From the blessed date that breaks every fast to regional delicacies shared at Iftar tables across the globe.
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Dates
Universal
The Sunnah way to break the fast. The Prophet ﷺ broke his fast with dates and water.
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Samosas
South Asia & East Africa
Crispy pastry filled with spiced meat or vegetables — a beloved Iftar staple across the subcontinent.
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Harira
Morocco & North Africa
A hearty tomato and lentil soup enriched with chickpeas, lamb, and fragrant spices.
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Qatayef
Egypt & Levant
Sweet stuffed pancakes filled with cream or nuts, soaked in sugar syrup — exclusively made during Ramadan.
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Kolak
Indonesia
A sweet coconut milk dessert with jackfruit, banana, and palm sugar — the quintessential Indonesian Iftar treat.
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Thareed
Gulf Region
A slow-cooked lamb and vegetable stew poured over thin flatbread — the Prophet ﷺ praised it as the best of dishes.
Ramadan Around the World
One faith, countless beautiful traditions. Here is how Muslim communities across the globe make Ramadan uniquely their own.
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Turkey
Drummers (davulcular) walk through neighbourhoods before dawn to wake people for Suhoor, a tradition dating back to the Ottoman era. Mosques are lit with special Ramadan lights (mahya) strung between minarets.
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Egypt
Streets come alive with fanous (Ramadan lanterns) and colourful decorations. The Mesaharati drums the streets at Suhoor time. Families gather for massive Iftar feasts featuring dishes like fattah and konafa.
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Indonesia
Home to the world’s largest Muslim population. The tradition of mudik — returning to one’s hometown for Eid — begins in Ramadan. Bedug drums at mosques signal prayer and Iftar times across the archipelago.
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Morocco
Iftar begins with the sound of the cannon fired from hilltops and harira soup on every table. Special Ramadan sweets like chebakia and sellou are prepared weeks in advance for the whole family.
Key Ramadan Supplications (Duas)
These blessed duas are recited throughout Ramadan. Each one connects the believer to Allah with gratitude, seeking forgiveness, sustenance, and mercy.
Breaking the Fast (Iftar)
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ
Allahumma laka sumtu wa bika aamantu wa ‘alayka tawakkaltu wa ‘ala rizqika aftartu
“O Allah, for You I fasted, in You I believe, upon You I rely, and with Your provision I break my fast.”
Suhoor Intention
وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ
Wa bisawmi ghadin nawaitu min shahri Ramadan
“I intend to keep the fast for tomorrow in the month of Ramadan.”
Laylatul Qadr
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni
“O Allah, You are Forgiving and You love forgiveness, so forgive me.”
Seeking Forgiveness
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَتُبْ عَلَيَّ إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
Rabbighfir li wa tub ‘alayya innaka antat-tawwabur-rahim
“My Lord, forgive me and accept my repentance. Indeed, You are the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful.”
Welcoming Ramadan
اللَّهُمَّ بَلِّغْنَا رَمَضَانَ وَبَلِّغْنَا لَيْلَةَ الْقَدْرِ
Allahumma ballighna Ramadana wa ballighna laylatal qadr
“O Allah, let us reach Ramadan and let us reach the Night of Power.”
For Acceptance
رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا إِنَّكَ أَنتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Rabbana taqabbal minna innaka antas-sami’ul ‘alim
“Our Lord, accept from us. Indeed, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.”
Daily Dua of the Month
A unique supplication for each of the 30 days of Ramadan. Browse through all 30 duas below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027 (1 Ramadan 1448 AH). The exact date may vary by one day depending on the moon sighting in your country.
Ramadan lasts either 29 or 30 days, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. It ends with the sighting of the new moon, which marks the beginning of Shawwal and Eid al-Fitr.
Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected to fall on Wednesday, March 10, 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448 AH). As with Ramadan’s start, the exact date depends on moon sighting and may vary by region.
The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, roughly 11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar calendar. This means Ramadan shifts approximately 11 days earlier each year, cycling through all seasons over about 33 years.
Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Power) is the holiest night in Islam, believed to fall on one of the odd nights in the last ten days of Ramadan — most commonly observed on the 27th night. It is described as better than a thousand months of worship.