Shawwal (شَوَّال, Urdu شوال) is month 10 of the Islamic Hijri calendar. Its name means "lifting". Shawwal begins with Eid ul-Fitr on the 1st. Many Muslims also keep six voluntary fasts during the month.
Pakistan, India and Bangladesh begin Shawwal 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 Shawwal date today?
It is not Shawwal yet. Today is 15 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH in Pakistan and India. Shawwal 1448 is expected to begin on Wednesday, 10 March 2027, in 134 days.
When does Shawwal 1448 start?
Shawwal 1448 AH is expected to begin on Wednesday, 10 March 2027 in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, and on Tuesday, 9 March 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 Shawwal 1448?
Shawwal has 29 or 30 days; it ends when the next crescent is seen. By the calendar Shawwal 1448 has 30 days, and Dhul Qadah is expected to begin on Friday, 9 April 2027 in Pakistan and India.
Which Islamic dates fall in Shawwal?
Eid ul-Fitr on 1 Shawwal (10 March 2027).
What does Shawwal mean?
Shawwal (شَوَّال) is month 10 of the Hijri calendar; the name means "lifting". Shawwal begins with Eid ul-Fitr on the 1st. Many Muslims also keep six voluntary fasts during the month.