Ramadan (رَمَضَان, Urdu رمضان) is month 9 of the Islamic Hijri calendar. Its name means "scorching heat". Ramadan is the month of fasting, the month the Quran was first revealed. Laylat al-Qadr is sought in its last ten nights.
Pakistan, India and Bangladesh begin Ramadan by local moon sighting, usually one day after Saudi Arabia, which follows the Umm al-Qura calendar. That is why this page shows two dates. The first of the month can still move by a day once the crescent is sighted or not.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ramadan date today?
It is not Ramadan yet. Today is 15 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH in Pakistan and India. Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on Tuesday, 9 February 2027, in 105 days.
When does Ramadan 1448 start?
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on Tuesday, 9 February 2027 in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, and on Monday, 8 February 2027 in Saudi Arabia (Umm al-Qura). The start is set by the sighting of the new crescent the evening before.
How many days are in Ramadan 1448?
Ramadan has 29 or 30 days; it ends when the next crescent is seen. By the calendar Ramadan 1448 has 29 days, and Shawwal is expected to begin on Wednesday, 10 March 2027 in Pakistan and India.
Which Islamic dates fall in Ramadan?
Ramadan on 1 Ramadan (9 February 2027); Shab-e-Qadr on 27 Ramadan (6 March 2027, the night begins that evening).
What does Ramadan mean?
Ramadan (رَمَضَان) is month 9 of the Hijri calendar; the name means "scorching heat". Ramadan is the month of fasting, the month the Quran was first revealed. Laylat al-Qadr is sought in its last ten nights.
