Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a month of fasting from dawn to sunset. The next one, Ramadan 1448 AH, is expected to start on February 8, 2027 and run 29 or 30 days, with Eid al-Fitr expected around March 9, 2027. (The previous Ramadan began February 18, 2026.)
Why does the date keep moving? The Islamic year is lunar — about 354 days — so Ramadan arrives roughly 11 days earlier each Gregorian year, cycling through the seasons over a 33-year span. The exact start is only confirmed when the new crescent is sighted locally, which is why dates are estimates until your mosque announces them.
Check the countdown in 3 steps
- Open the faymox Ramadan Countdown.
- Pick the year you want — 2027 is pre-selected.
- See the expected start date, the live countdown, and the estimated Eid al-Fitr date.
FAQ
When does Ramadan start in 2027?
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027, ending around March 8–9, with Eid al-Fitr around March 9. The date can shift by a day depending on moon sighting in your country.
Why does Ramadan move every year?
The Hijri year is about 11 days shorter than the solar year, so each Ramadan starts roughly 11 days earlier — in 2027 it falls in late winter, in the 2030s it will fall in mid-winter.
How is the start of Ramadan decided?
Traditionally by sighting the new crescent after sunset on the 29th of Sha'ban. If the moon is not seen, the month completes 30 days. Many countries follow local sighting, others follow a calculated calendar.