Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027, with the first taraweeh prayed on the night of Sunday, February 7. This is the ninth month of the Hijri year 1448 AH, and the moon that opens it reaches conjunction on Saturday, February 6, 2027 at 15:56 UTC. Every date below stays subject to the sighting of the crescent, which is the ruling that governs the Islamic calendar in every school of thought.
The month will run for either 29 or 30 days, placing Eid al Fitr 2027 on Tuesday, March 9 or Wednesday, March 10. For families in the United States, this is a winter Ramadan. Fasts begin near eleven and a half hours on the first day and stretch to roughly twelve hours and fifty minutes by the final day, which makes 1448 AH one of the shorter fasting seasons of the current lunar cycle. At MWA Charity (Muslim Welfare Association), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Niles, Illinois, this is also the month when clean water wells, food distribution, orphan support and Zakat reach families in Uganda, India and Pakistan.
When Is Ramadan 2027?
| Event | Expected Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical new moon (Ramadan) | Saturday, February 6, 2027, 15:56 UTC | Coincides with an annular solar eclipse |
| Crescent sought | Sunday evening, February 7, 2027 | 29 Shaban 1448 |
| First taraweeh | Night of Sunday, February 7, 2027 | Prayed after Isha |
| First fast (1 Ramadan 1448) | Monday, February 8, 2027 | Suhoor before Fajr that morning |
| Start of the last ten days | Sunday, February 28, 2027 | 21 Ramadan |
| 27th night | Night of Friday, March 5, 2027 | Most sought night of Laylatul Qadr |
| Last fast | Monday, March 8 or Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | Depends on 29 or 30 days |
| Eid al Fitr 1448 | Tuesday, March 9 or Wednesday, March 10, 2027 | Announced after the Shawwal moon |
Ramadan moves earlier by about ten to eleven days each Gregorian year because the lunar year is roughly 354 days long. In 2026 the month began in the second half of February. In 2028 it is expected in late January.
Why February 8 and Not February 7
The Islamic month does not begin at the astronomical new moon. It begins when the crescent becomes visible after sunset, and the crescent needs to travel far enough from the sun before any eye or telescope can separate it from the glare.
Conjunction falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027 at 15:56 UTC. That same conjunction produces an annular solar eclipse, which is the clearest possible confirmation that the moon sits directly between the earth and the sun on that day. A moon in that position cannot be seen anywhere on the globe that evening.
By sunset on Sunday, February 7, the moon is roughly a day past conjunction. Its elongation from the sun and its altitude above the horizon clear the thresholds used by calculation based bodies. On that basis, 1 Ramadan 1448 falls on Monday, February 8.
Three methods are in use across the United States, and they agree on this date:
- Calculation with global crescent visibility. The Fiqh Council of North America follows criteria adopted from the European Council for Fatwa and Research, requiring an elongation of at least 8 degrees and a moon at least 5 degrees above the horizon somewhere on earth at local sunset.
- Umm al Qura calendar. The civil calendar of Saudi Arabia, used by many masjids for planning, also lists February 8.
- Local or global physical sighting. Communities that wait for a confirmed naked eye sighting will hear the announcement on the evening of February 7.
Confirm the date with your own masjid before the last week of Shaban. Where methods differ, the difference is almost always a single day.
Ramadan 2027 Calendar
The table assumes a first fast on Monday, February 8, 2027. Each Islamic date begins at maghrib the evening before.
| Ramadan | Date | Ramadan | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon, Feb 8 | 16 | Tue, Feb 23 |
| 2 | Tue, Feb 9 | 17 | Wed, Feb 24 |
| 3 | Wed, Feb 10 | 18 | Thu, Feb 25 |
| 4 | Thu, Feb 11 | 19 | Fri, Feb 26 |
| 5 | Fri, Feb 12 | 20 | Sat, Feb 27 |
| 6 | Sat, Feb 13 | 21 | Sun, Feb 28 |
| 7 | Sun, Feb 14 | 22 | Mon, Mar 1 |
| 8 | Mon, Feb 15 | 23 | Tue, Mar 2 |
| 9 | Tue, Feb 16 | 24 | Wed, Mar 3 |
| 10 | Wed, Feb 17 | 25 | Thu, Mar 4 |
| 11 | Thu, Feb 18 | 26 | Fri, Mar 5 |
| 12 | Fri, Feb 19 | 27 | Sat, Mar 6 |
| 13 | Sat, Feb 20 | 28 | Sun, Mar 7 |
| 14 | Sun, Feb 21 | 29 | Mon, Mar 8 |
| 15 | Mon, Feb 22 | 30 | Tue, Mar 9 |
The thirtieth day occurs only if the Shawwal crescent is not sighted on the evening of Monday, March 8.
Fasting Hours in US Cities
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 14, 2027, which is after Eid. Clocks will not shift during the month, so suhoor and iftar times move gradually rather than jumping by an hour. Fajr times pull earlier by roughly forty minutes across the month while maghrib moves later by about thirty five minutes.
The figures below are approximate fast lengths calculated with a 15 degree Fajr angle, the convention used by most North American masjids. Use your local timetable for the exact minute.
| City | First fast, Feb 8 | Final fast, Mar 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | About 11 hr 35 min | About 12 hr 50 min |
| New York, NY | About 11 hr 40 min | About 12 hr 50 min |
| Detroit, MI | About 11 hr 35 min | About 12 hr 50 min |
| Houston, TX | About 12 hr 05 min | About 12 hr 50 min |
| Atlanta, GA | About 11 hr 55 min | About 12 hr 50 min |
| Los Angeles, CA | About 11 hr 55 min | About 12 hr 50 min |
| Minneapolis, MN | About 11 hr 25 min | About 12 hr 50 min |
By the end of the month the spring equinox is close, so day length converges across latitudes and every US city fasts for a similar duration. Northern cities gain the most daylight over the thirty days.
The Last Ten Nights and Laylatul Qadr 2027
The final ten days begin at maghrib on Saturday, February 27, 2027, which opens 21 Ramadan. The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, would tighten his belt, stay awake through these nights and wake his family. Many Muslims begin itikaf at this point.
Laylatul Qadr is sought on the odd nights. Each night below begins after maghrib on the date shown and ends at Fajr the following morning.
| Odd night | Begins at maghrib on | Corresponds to |
|---|---|---|
| 21st night | Saturday, February 27 | Sunday, February 28 |
| 23rd night | Monday, March 1 | Tuesday, March 2 |
| 25th night | Wednesday, March 3 | Thursday, March 4 |
| 27th night | Friday, March 5 | Saturday, March 6 |
| 29th night | Sunday, March 7 | Monday, March 8 |
The 27th night falls on a Friday evening in 2027, which gives working families a rare advantage. Most people can stay in the masjid until Fajr without a Monday morning commute waiting for them.
No narration fixes Laylatul Qadr to one night. The Quran states that this night is better than a thousand months (Surah Al Qadr 97:3), a value exceeding eighty three years of worship. The safest approach is to cover all five odd nights, and many donors set a recurring gift across the final ten nights so no night is missed.
A Lunar Eclipse Inside Ramadan 1448
A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs on Saturday, February 20, 2027, which is 13 Ramadan. Greatest eclipse is at 23:12 UTC, placing it in the evening across the Americas and overnight in Europe and Africa.
Penumbral eclipses are subtle. The moon passes through the outer shadow of the earth and dims slightly rather than turning red. Where the darkening is actually observable, the Sunnah of Salat al Khusuf, the eclipse prayer, applies. Ask your imam whether your masjid plans to hold it.
When Is Eid al Fitr 2027?
The Shawwal conjunction falls on Monday, March 8, 2027 at 09:29 UTC. That is the twenty ninth day of Ramadan, and the moon will be only a few hours old at sunset over the Middle East, far too young to be seen there.
This is why forecasts differ:
- The Umm al Qura calendar lists a 29 day Ramadan, placing Eid al Fitr on Tuesday, March 9, 2027.
- Crescent visibility models used by moonsighting organisations, including those working from HM Nautical Almanac Office data, favour a 30 day month with Eid on Wednesday, March 10, 2027.
Plan for both. Take the Tuesday off if you can, and treat Wednesday as the fallback. Your Zakat al Fitr must be delivered before the Eid prayer either way, which is the practical reason to pay it several days early.
The Ramadan 2027 Giving Calendar
Ramadan concentrates six distinct financial obligations into thirty days. Each has its own ruling and its own deadline.
| Giving | Ruling | Deadline in 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Zakat | Obligatory, 2.5 percent of qualifying wealth held one lunar year | Due on your own anniversary date, not on Ramadan |
| Zakat al Fitr | Obligatory per person, including children | Before the Eid prayer on March 9 or 10 |
| Sadaqah | Voluntary, any amount | Any day or night of the month |
| Sadaqah Jariyah | Voluntary, ongoing benefit | Any time, reward continues after death |
| Fidya | Compensation for fasts missed with a permanent excuse | During or after the month |
| Kaffarah | Expiation for a fast broken deliberately | As soon as the obligation arises |
Two points cause most of the confusion each year.
Zakat is not triggered by Ramadan. It becomes due when a lunar year passes over wealth that sits above the nisab. Many Muslims choose to pay in Ramadan because charity given in this month carries greater reward, and that is a sound choice. If your Zakat anniversary fell in October, scholars advise paying it in October rather than holding it back for February.
Zakat al Fitr is separate, small and owed by nearly everyone. It is calculated per head of household member and must reach a poor family before the Eid prayer, not after it. Charities need lead time to buy and distribute food, so paying in the last week of the month is safer than paying on Eid morning.
Preparing Before February 8
Shaban 1448 begins in early January 2027, which gives about four weeks of preparation.
- Clear missed fasts. Fasts owed from Ramadan 1447 should be made up before the new month begins. Fasting in Shaban is also a confirmed Sunnah.
- Fix your Zakat anniversary. Write down the Hijri date your wealth first passed the nisab so the calculation takes minutes rather than hours.
- Set a nightly giving plan. Small consistent amounts across thirty nights build the habit the Prophet described as most beloved to Allah.
- Adjust sleep before the month, not during it. Moving bedtime earlier by twenty minutes a week from mid January makes qiyam and suhoor sustainable rather than exhausting.
- Verify any charity you plan to fund. Check the EIN, read the most recent financial statement, and ask whether the organisation sends proof of delivery.
Ramadan 2027 With MWA Charity
MWA Charity has served vulnerable communities since 2012 as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit, EIN 83-0841269. Donations fund projects in Uganda, India and Pakistan, and donors receive photos and videos of the specific project they funded, including the depth and location of the well they built.
Three routes fit this month. A water well is the project the Prophet, peace be upon him, named when he said the best charity is giving water to drink, and it keeps earning long after Eid. A recurring gift across the final ten nights covers the night nobody can identify. And you can pay your Zakat to eligible recipients in accordance with the eight categories named in the Quran, with food, shelter and medical aid reaching families who have waited all year.
Reward is between you and Allah. Accountability is between you and the charity. Both matter, and both should be checked before you give.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start?
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027, with the first taraweeh on the night of Sunday, February 7. The date corresponds to 1 Ramadan 1448 AH and remains subject to the sighting of the crescent moon.
When is Eid al Fitr 2027?
Eid al Fitr 2027 is expected on Tuesday, March 9 or Wednesday, March 10, 2027, depending on whether Ramadan runs 29 or 30 days. The Umm al Qura calendar indicates March 9, while crescent visibility forecasts favour March 10.
How many days is Ramadan 2027?
Ramadan 1448 will be 29 or 30 days. The final answer depends on whether the Shawwal crescent is sighted on the evening of Monday, March 8, 2027, when the moon will be only a few hours past conjunction.
When is Laylatul Qadr 2027?
Laylatul Qadr falls in the last ten nights, most often sought on the odd nights of February 27, March 1, March 3, March 5 and March 7, 2027, each beginning at maghrib. The 27th night, the night of Friday, March 5, is the one most widely observed.
How long are the fasts in Ramadan 2027?
In the United States, fasts run about eleven and a half to twelve hours on the first day and about twelve hours and fifty minutes by the final day. Because Daylight Saving Time does not begin until March 14, 2027, no clock change interrupts the month.
Why does Ramadan start earlier every year?
The Hijri calendar follows the moon and runs about 354 days, roughly eleven days shorter than the solar year. Ramadan therefore shifts earlier through the Gregorian seasons, moving from late February in 2026 to early February in 2027 and late January in 2028.
When should I pay Zakat al Fitr in 2027?
Zakat al Fitr must reach a poor recipient before the Eid al Fitr prayer, which means before the morning of March 9 or March 10. Paying it in the last week of Ramadan gives the charity time to buy and deliver food before Eid.
Should I pay my Zakat during Ramadan 2027?
You may, and many Muslims do so to combine an obligatory act with a blessed month. If your Zakat anniversary falls earlier in the year, pay it then rather than delaying, because the need is immediate and delaying a due obligation is not permitted.
What is the best charity to give in Ramadan 2027?
Sadaqah Jariyah such as a water well, a school or an orphan sponsorship keeps giving benefit long after Eid. Pairing a small daily Sadaqah with a larger gift spread across the last ten nights covers both consistency and the chance of catching Laylatul Qadr.
