Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027 (Umm al-Qura), about 92 days from the page update. The official date is confirmed by moon sighting on 29 Sha'ban.
Ramadan dates for the coming years
| Hijri year | Expected 1st of Ramadan | Days (Umm al-Qura) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramadan 1448 AH | Monday 8 February 2027 | 29 |
| Ramadan 1449 AH | Friday 28 January 2028 | 29 |
| Ramadan 1450 AH | Tuesday 16 January 2029 | 29 |
| Ramadan 1451 AH | Saturday 5 January 2030 | 30 |
Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier every Gregorian year (here is why), so it falls in winter over the next few years, with shorter fasting hours.
How is the start of Ramadan determined?
Every key date, from the sighting night to the last ten nights and Eid, is in Ramadan 2027 in Saudi Arabia.
In Saudi Arabia the Supreme Court calls for sighting the Ramadan crescent on the evening of 29 Sha'ban. If it is sighted, the next day is the first of Ramadan; if not, Sha'ban is completed as 30 days. The date on this page comes from the Umm al-Qura calendar, which matches the official announcement in most years and can differ by one day. Supreme Court announcements are published by the Saudi Press Agency.
How the countdown works
The timer counts down to midnight Makkah time at the start of the expected first day of Ramadan and updates every second. During Ramadan it shows the current day of the month, then rolls over to the following year automatically.
Related guides
- Umm al-Qura Calendar Explained: How Saudi Arabia Sets Hijri MonthsWhy Saudi institutions use it, the astronomical rule behind each new month, and why it can differ from the moon sighting by a day.7 min read
- Ramadan 2027 in Saudi Arabia: Expected Start Date and Eid al-FitrThe expected first day, the sighting night, why Eid may fall on 9 or 10 March, and why 2030 has two Ramadans.6 min read
Sources
Dates and rules on this page are checked against:
- Official Umm al-Qura Calendar · Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaThe official table of Hijri month starts
- Saudi Press Agency (SPA) · Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaSupreme Court announcements on the crescent sighting
- Umm al-Qura Calendar (Arabic) · SaudipediaHistory of the calendar and its month-start rule
Frequently asked questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Saudi Arabia?
According to the Umm al-Qura calendar, 1 Ramadan 1448 AH falls on Monday 8 February 2027. The official start is announced after the moon is sighted on the evening of 29 Sha'ban.
How many days are left until Ramadan?
About 92 days from the last update of this page; the countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes.
When is the Ramadan moon sighting?
On the evening of 29 Sha'ban, expected on Saturday 6 February 2027. If the crescent is seen, Ramadan starts the next day; otherwise Sha'ban is completed as 30 days.
How long is Ramadan 1448?
Ramadan 1448 has 29 days in the Umm al-Qura calendar; the actual length (29 or 30) depends on the sighting of the Shawwal moon.
When do the last ten nights begin?
The last ten nights begin with the night of the 21st, which falls around the evening of Saturday 27 February 2027.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
1 Shawwal 1448 AH is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027. See the Eid countdown.