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Islamic Calendar 2027: Hijri Dates & Events

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Gregorian dates for all major Islamic events — Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Laylat al-Qadr, and more — based on the Umm al-Qura calendar and updated annually.

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Quick Summary: Key Dates in the Islamic Calendar 2027 (1448 – 1449 AH)

The Islamic calendar 2027 corresponds to the Hijri years 1448 AH and 1449 AH, following the astronomical Umm al-Qura system and official crescent moon sightings across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the global Muslim community:

Ramadan 1448Feb 8 – Mar 8, 2027Sehri & Iftar times by city →
Eid al-Fitr 1448Tuesday, Mar 9, 20271 Shawwal 1448
Day of Arafah 1448Saturday, May 15, 20279 Dhul Hijjah 1448
Eid al-Adha 1448Sunday, May 16, 202710 Dhul Hijjah 1448

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Moon Sighting & Regional Verification Note

Islamic dates marked with 🌙 are subject to the official crescent moon sighting and may shift by ±1 day depending on your location. Dates shown are based on the Saudi Arabia Umm al-Qura calendar and are updated each year when official announcements are made in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, and international moon sighting committees.

Islamic Events by Hijri Year

Each Hijri year spans approximately 354 days, starting and ending with a new moon.

🌙 1446 AH Hijri Year (2024 – 2025)

EventGregorian Date
🌙Islamic New Year (Muharram 1446)🌙July 7, 2024
🤲Day of Ashura 1446🌙July 16 – 2024 (day: 17)
☀️Mawlid al-Nabi 1446 (Prophet's Birthday)🌙September 15, 2024
✨Isra and Mi'raj 1446January 27, 2025
🕌Laylat al-Bara'ah 1446 (Mid-Sha'ban)February 12, 2025
🌜Ramadan 1446🌙March 1 – 2025 (day: 30)
⭐Laylat al-Qadr 1446 (Night of Power)🌙March 27, 2025
🎉Eid al-Fitr 1446🌙Mar 30 – April 1, 2025
🕋Day of Arafah 1446🌙June 5, 2025
🐏Eid al-Adha 1446🌙June 6 – 2025 (day: 9)

🌙 1447 AH Hijri Year (2025 – 2026)

EventGregorian Date
🌙Islamic New Year (Muharram 1447)🌙June 26, 2025
🤲Day of Ashura 1447🌙July 5 – 2025 (day: 6)
☀️Mawlid al-Nabi 1447 (Prophet's Birthday)🌙September 4, 2025
✨Isra and Mi'raj 1447January 16, 2026
🌜Ramadan 1447🌙Feb 17 – March 18, 2026
⭐Laylat al-Qadr 1447 (Night of Power)🌙March 15, 2026
🎉Eid al-Fitr 1447🌙March 20 – 2026 (day: 22)
🕋Day of Arafah 1447🌙May 26, 2026
🐏Eid al-Adha 1447🌙May 27 – 2026 (day: 30)

🌙 1448 AH Hijri Year (2026 – 2027)

EventGregorian Date
🌙Islamic New Year (Muharram 1448)🌙June 16, 2026
🌜Ramadan 1448🌙Feb 8 – March 8, 2027
⭐Laylat al-Qadr 1448 (Night of Power)🌙March 6, 2027
🎉Eid al-Fitr 1448🌙March 9 – 2027 (day: 11)
🕋Day of Arafah 1448🌙May 15, 2027
🐏Eid al-Adha 1448🌙May 16 – 2027 (day: 19)

🌙 1449 AH Hijri Year (2027 – 2027)

EventGregorian Date
🌙Islamic New Year (Muharram 1449)🌙June 6, 2027
🤲Day of Ashura 1449🌙June 15, 2027

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Islamic calendar and upcoming events.

Q.What are the official dates for Islamic Calendar 2027 in Saudi Arabia & Umm al-Qura?

Under the Saudi Arabia Umm al-Qura calendar (1448–1449 AH), Ramadan begins February 8, 2027, Eid al-Fitr falls on March 9, 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448), the Day of Arafah is on May 15, 2027 (9 Dhul Hijjah 1448), and Eid al-Adha is on May 16, 2027 (10 Dhul Hijjah 1448).

Q.When does Ramadan 2027 (1448 AH) begin and end?

Ramadan 2027 (1448 AH) is astronomically projected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027 and conclude on Monday, 8 March 2027 after 29 days of fasting (30 if the month is completed), pending official crescent moon sighting across GCC and international authorities.

Q.When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia?

Eid al-Fitr 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448 AH) is expected on Tuesday, 9 March 2027 across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and the wider Islamic world, marking the end of Ramadan.

Q.When is Eid al-Adha 2027 and the Day of Arafah?

The Day of Arafah 1448 AH is expected on Saturday, 15 May 2027 (9 Dhul Hijjah), followed immediately by Eid al-Adha on Sunday, 16 May 2027 (10 Dhul Hijjah 1448).

Q.How do Umm al-Qura calendar dates differ from local moon sightings?

The Umm al-Qura calendar is calculated astronomically for Mecca. While Gulf countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain) align closely with Mecca, countries like the UK, Morocco, and Pakistan confirm each month via physical local moon sightings, which may vary by ±1 day.

About the Hijri (Islamic) Calendar

The Islamic (Hijri) calendar is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It began with the migration (Hijrah) of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE — year 1 AH (Anno Hegirae).

Because the lunar year is ~11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar year, Islamic events like Ramadan advance approximately 11 days earlier each year, cycling through all seasons over 33 years.

The 12 Hijri Months

  1. Muharram
  2. Safar
  3. Rabi al-Awwal
  4. Rabi al-Thani
  5. Jumada al-Awwal
  6. Jumada al-Thani
  7. Rajab
  8. Sha'ban
  9. Ramadan
  10. Shawwal
  11. Dhul Qa'dah
  12. Dhul Hijjah
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