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Eid al-Fitr 1448 AH is expected on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, according to the Umm al-Qura calendar, after a 29-day Ramadan on the calendar. The date is expected until the Shawwal crescent sighting is officially announced.
Makkah time, based on the Umm al-Qura calendar. Expected until the moon sighting is announced.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
On the Umm al-Qura calendar, Ramadan 1448 begins on Monday, February 8, 2027, and its last day, 29 Ramadan, is Monday, March 8, so 1 Shawwal falls on Tuesday, March 9, 2027. If the crescent is not sighted on the 29th, Ramadan completes 30 days and Eid moves one day later. The date can also differ between countries.
Expected dates around Eid
| Occasion | Expected date |
|---|---|
| Last day of Ramadan (29 Ramadan) | Monday, March 8, 2027 |
| First day of Eid al-Fitr | Tuesday, March 9, 2027 |
| Third day of Eid | Thursday, March 11, 2027 |
Official Eid holidays vary by country and employer, so always check the announcement from your workplace or school.
A week before Eid
- Pay Zakat al-Fitr on time, before the Eid prayer.
- Get Eid clothes and gifts ready early.
- Check the Eid prayer time in your city from official sources.
In the Baaqi app, Eid al-Fitr is ready in your list, with a widget showing how many days are left and a reminder the day before. The date updates automatically after the moon sighting.