The Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, so Ramadan falls around 11 days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar. Allah (SWT) made the phases of the moon a means of marking important times, including fasting, Hajj and the sacred months.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught that the start and end of Ramadan are determined by sighting the new moon:
“When you see it (the new moon), fast, and when you see it, break your fast. If it is hidden from you, then complete the count (of thirty days).” (Sahih Muslim 1080)
Following this verse and hadith, imams and scholars confirm the dates of Ramadan and Eid based on the moon sighting. Check with your local mosque for the official announcement.
This year, depending on the moon sighting, Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 February.
* All dates are subject to the sighting of the moon.
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After Ramadan 2027, Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March, depending on the moon sighting.
Eid al-Fitr, meaning “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is a day of celebration with family, friends and the wider community. Muslims begin the day with Eid prayer, then share meals and gifts and spend time with loved ones. Fasting on Eid is forbidden (Sahih al-Bukhari 1990).
Explaining the importance of Eid over the festivals of pre-Islamic times, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Verily, Allah has replaced them for you with something better: the day of al-Adha and the day of al-Fitr.” (Sunan Abi Dawud 1134)
Ramadan 2027 Timetable
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on 8 or 9 February 2027, with Eid al-Fitr on 9 or 10 March 2027. Dates may shift by a day depending on the moon sighting.
Suhoor and Iftar times change every day and vary by location. Iftar is at sunset, when Muslims break their fast. In Ramadan 2027, fasts in the UK will last around 11 hours at the start of the month and over 13 hours by the end.
Download our Ramadan timetable 2027 to keep track of your fasting times throughout the month.
Remember to pay your Zakat al-Fitr before the Eid prayer. Fitrana paid after the prayer counts only as ordinary Sadaqah. At an expected £5 per person, including children, your Zakat al-Fitr with Muslim Aid helps the most vulnerable families celebrate Eid.
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