In the United States the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), working with ISNA, uses an astronomical calculation and announces Ramadan and Eid dates well in advance. Many mosques follow it, and its dates usually match Saudi Arabia's.
Other mosques follow Saudi Arabia's announcement directly, and some wait for the crescent to be sighted in North America, which usually puts the start of the month a day later.
Ask your local mosque which method it follows before a fast or an Eid.
Time zone
This page uses Eastern Time (New York). In Central, Mountain and Pacific time the Gregorian date changes one to three hours later, so late in the evening on the West Coast the date here may already show tomorrow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Islamic date today in the USA?
Today, Monday, 26 October 2026 (Eastern Time (New York)), the Islamic date in the USA is 15 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH for mosques that follow Saudi Arabia and usually 14 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH for mosques that follow local moon sighting.
When is Ramadan 2027 in the USA?
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027 for mosques in the USA that follow Saudi Arabia, and usually on Tuesday, 9 February 2027 for those that follow local sighting. The first fast is confirmed by the moon sighting the evening before.
Which Islamic calendar do American mosques follow?
Many follow the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), which calculates the dates in advance and usually matches Saudi Arabia. Others follow Saudi Arabia directly, and some wait for a local moon sighting, which is often a day later.
Why do some US mosques start Ramadan a day later?
Mosques that wait for the crescent to be seen in North America start when it is actually sighted there, which is usually one evening after it can be seen in the Middle East.
