Here we go with astronomical forecasts on the start and end dates of Ramadan 2027. The International Centre for Astronomy, based in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), has taken the plunge; it has laid out its calculations for Ramadan 1448 of the Hijri calendar. It will be up to the authorities of Arab-Muslim countries to fix the official dates, depending on astronomical data or the observation of the lunar crescent.
According to the International Centre for Astronomy, the holy month of Ramadan should begin on Monday, February 8, 2027. According to these calculations, the lunar conjunction will occur on Saturday, February 6, 2027 at 15:56 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). The phenomenon occurs when the Moon and the Sun display the same celestial longitude, symbolizing a new lunar cycle.
According to the global Hijri calendar used by the organization, the first day of Ramadan 1448 would correspond to February 8, 2027, whether in eastern or western regions. This assessment is based on astronomical calculations used to gauge the visibility conditions of the crescent moon. It is by no means an official confirmation of the start of Ramadan in all Arab-Muslim countries.
The end of Ramadan depends on the duration of the lunar month, which can extend over 29 or 30 days. Two dates are therefore proposed for the celebration of Eid al-Fitr in 2027. If Ramadan begins on Monday, February 8 and lasts 29 days, the last day of fasting would be Monday, March 8, 2027; the end of the holy month would then be celebrated on Tuesday, March 9, 2027.
But if the month lasts 30 days, the fast would end on Tuesday, March 9, and Eid al-Fitr would take place on Wednesday, March 10, 2027. These dates remain forecasts. The start of the month of Shawwal, which marks the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, will be fixed based on the observation of the new crescent moon.
