Probable Dates of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr Announced

According to astronomical research organizations, the holy month of Ramadan is likely to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027. However, the final dates for the first day of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr will depend on the sighting of the moon.

In a recent report, Middle East-based media outlet Gulf News shared this information. The report explained that because the Hijri calendar follows the lunar cycle, Ramadan shifts forward by about 10 to 12 days each year compared to the Gregorian calendar. Based on this calculation, Ramadan in 2027 is expected to begin about 10 to 11 days earlier than in 2026.

If the crescent moon of Ramadan is sighted on the evening of February 7, 2027, the first Taraweeh prayers will be offered that night, and fasting will begin on February 8. Because the start of the month relies strictly on moon sighting, this date remains tentative until confirmed by religious authorities.

Ramadan lasts for 29 or 30 days, and the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr depends on sighting the crescent moon of Shawwal. Current forecasts suggest that Eid-ul-Fitr may fall on Wednesday, March 10, 2027.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Hijri calendar and holds immense importance for Muslims worldwide, as it marks the month in which the revelation of the Holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad (S.) began. During this time, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, abstaining from food, drink, and smoking. Believers also devote themselves to prayers, Quran recitation, charity, and self-reflection to attain the pleasure of Almighty Allah.

Looking ahead to Ramadan 2027, Muslim-majority nations will begin preparing mosques and community welfare services over the coming months, while religious authorities will officially announce the moon-sighting procedures as the time approaches.