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Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027, according to the Umm al-Qura calendar. This date is expected until the crescent moon sighting is officially announced. That means the first Taraweeh prayer would be on the evening of Sunday, February 7, 2027, and the first day of fasting on Monday.
Makkah time, based on the Umm al-Qura calendar. Expected until the moon sighting is announced.
When does Ramadan 2027 start?
On the Umm al-Qura calendar, 1 Ramadan 1448 AH falls on Monday, February 8, 2027. The actual start is announced after the crescent is sought on the evening of 29 Sha’ban, so it may shift by one day, and it can differ between countries depending on how each one confirms the new month.
Expected Ramadan 1448 dates
| Occasion | Expected date |
|---|---|
| First Taraweeh night | Sunday, February 7, 2027 (evening) |
| First day of Ramadan | Monday, February 8, 2027 |
| Last ten nights begin | Evening of Saturday, February 27, 2027 (night of 21 Ramadan) |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tuesday, March 9, 2027 |
All dates are calculated from the Umm al-Qura calendar and are confirmed by official announcements.
How to prepare for Ramadan
- Shift your sleep gradually in the two weeks before, so suhoor is easier.
- Do your essential shopping early and avoid the last-week rush.
- Set a daily Quran reading goal now and spread it across the month.
- If you have missed fasts from last Ramadan, make them up before the month begins.
Keep the countdown in sight
In the Baaqi app, Ramadan is ready in your list, with a Home Screen widget showing how many days are left and a reminder the day before. If the date changes after the moon sighting, it updates in the app automatically.