Ramadan رمضان
"Scorching heat"
Ramadan 1448 AH begins on Monday, 8 February 2027 and ends on Monday, 8 March 2027 according to the Umm al-Qura calendar.
About Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth and most important month of the Islamic year. Fasting from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib) throughout the month is one of the five pillars of Islam (Quran 2:183-185). The Quran was first revealed in Ramadan, on Laylat al-Qadr, "better than a thousand months" (Quran 97:3).
Laylat al-Qadr is sought in the odd nights of the last ten nights; the 27th night is the one most widely observed. Many Muslims spend the last ten days in i'tikaf (retreat in the mosque) and pray Tarawih every night of the month.
The Battle of Badr took place on 17 Ramadan 2 AH, and the conquest of Makkah in Ramadan 8 AH. Ramadan ends with the sighting of the Shawwal crescent, which announces Eid al-Fitr.
Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days. Its start depends on the crescent: countries that follow a calculated calendar or a local sighting can begin a day apart.
Observances in Ramadan 1448
First Day of Ramadan
The first fast of Ramadan. The first Tarawih prayer is held the night before, after the crescent is sighted or the month is announced, and the first suhoor is eaten before dawn.
Countdown →Battle of Badr Anniversary
The Battle of Badr, the first major battle of Islam, was fought on 17 Ramadan 2 AH. The Quran calls it the Day of the Criterion (Yawm al-Furqan).
Last Ten Days of Ramadan Begin
The last ten nights of Ramadan begin on the night of the 21st. They include Laylat al-Qadr, and many Muslims spend them in i'tikaf.
Laylat al-Qadr (27th Night)
Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Decree, is "better than a thousand months" (Quran 97:3). It is sought in the odd nights of the last ten; the 27th night, beginning at sunset on the evening of the 26th, is the most widely observed.
Countdown →Last Day of Ramadan
The last fasting day of Ramadan. If the Shawwal crescent is sighted that evening, Eid al-Fitr begins the next morning.
Ramadan in Other Years
| Hijri year | Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1446 AH | Sat 1 Mar 2025 | Sat 29 Mar 2025 | 29 |
| 1447 AH | Wed 18 Feb 2026 | Thu 19 Mar 2026 | 30 |
| 1448 AH | Mon 8 Feb 2027 | Mon 8 Mar 2027 | 29 |
| 1449 AH | Fri 28 Jan 2028 | Fri 25 Feb 2028 | 29 |
| 1450 AH | Tue 16 Jan 2029 | Tue 13 Feb 2029 | 29 |
| 1451 AH | Sat 5 Jan 2030 | Sun 3 Feb 2030 | 30 |
| 1452 AH | Thu 26 Dec 2030 | Thu 23 Jan 2031 | 29 |
| 1453 AH | Mon 15 Dec 2031 | Tue 13 Jan 2032 | 30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ramadan 1448 AH begins on Monday, 8 February 2027 and has 29 days according to the Umm al-Qura calendar, ending on Monday, 8 March 2027. Where the month starts with a local moon sighting, it may begin one day later.
Ramadan (رمضان) means "scorching heat". It is month 9 of the Islamic calendar.