Umrah in the Last Ashra of Ramadan 2027: Planning and Practical Tips
The last ten nights are the part of Ramazan that many Pakistani families dream of spending in Makkah. If you are hoping to perform Umrah in the last ashra of Ramadan 2027, this guide covers the expected dates, why these nights matter, who this period suits, the official steps from Pakistan, and practical tips for crowds, children and elderly parents.
Deen Diary sells the Prayer Stool, Travel Prayer Mat, Child Anti-Lost Strap, Silicone Folding Water Bottle and Anti-Theft Cross Body Bag mentioned in this article, so please read the product mentions with that in mind. Dates are expected dates and will be confirmed by moon sighting. Religious points are paraphrased from the sources linked in each section. Where scholars differ, we say so.
Last Ashra of Ramadan 2027: Expected Dates
Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027, or on Tuesday 9 February if the crescent is not seen on the evening of 7 February. The official Umm al-Qura calendar of Saudi Arabia lists 1 Ramadan as 8 February and 1 Shawwal as Tuesday 9 March 2027, and astronomical estimates published in Pakistan by Pakera give the same window.
An Islamic night begins at sunset, so the 21st night is the evening before the 21st fast. For an 8 February start, the expected last ashra dates 2027 are:
- Last ten nights begin: evening of Saturday 27 February
- 23rd night: evening of Monday 1 March
- 25th night: evening of Wednesday 3 March
- 27th night: evening of Friday 5 March
- 29th night: evening of Sunday 7 March
- Eid ul Fitr: expected Tuesday 9 March in Saudi Arabia and most likely Wednesday 10 March in Pakistan
If Ramadan starts on 9 February, move each night forward by one day. All of these dates are expected, subject to moon sighting, and Makkah may be a day ahead of Pakistan. Our post on the Ramadan 2027 date in Pakistan explains why. If your travel means you end up with 28 or 31 fasts, ask a scholar you trust what to do.
Why the Last Ten Nights of Ramadan Matter
Laylatul Qadr, the night in which the Quran was revealed, is "better than a thousand months" (Surah al-Qadr). Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) told us to seek it in the odd nights of the last ten (Sahih al-Bukhari 2017).
She also described how his worship changed when these nights arrived. He would strive harder in the last ten than at any other time (Sahih Muslim 1175), and when they began he would tighten his waist wrap, stay up at night and wake his family (Sahih al-Bukhari 2024). He kept itikaf in the last ten days until he passed away, and his wives continued it after him (Sahih al-Bukhari 2026).
Spending these nights near the Kaaba is a great blessing, but the virtue belongs to the nights themselves, and a family worshipping sincerely at home is seeking the same Laylatul Qadr.
Is Umrah in the Last 10 Days of Ramadan Right for You?
The Qiyam prayers and the completion of the Quran in the Haram stay with people for life, but the last ten nights are also the most crowded part of the year in Makkah. Prayer areas fill long before Isha, walking distances grow because of crowd management, and hotels, flights and permit slots are harder to get.
Umrah in the last 10 days of Ramadan suits fit adults who are calm in crowds, can stand through long prayers and are happy to pray wherever they find space. It needs more thought with elderly parents, small children or anyone with a health condition. Many such families choose the first or middle part of the month instead, which our guide to Umrah in Ramadan 2027 compares in detail.
Planning Umrah in the Last Ashra from Pakistan
Book early with a MoRA-attested operator
Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs publishes a list of attested Umrah operators and advises pilgrims to check their operator against it before paying, and to keep a receipt and a signed agreement.
Check the visa window
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has published the Umrah season calendar for 1448 AH. The last day for issuing Umrah visas is 1 Shawwal 1448 (9 March 2027), so for a trip in the last ten days, apply well before Ramadan begins.
Book your Nusuk permit early
You need an Umrah permit before performing Umrah at Masjid al-Haram. The Ministry's Umrah permit service is free and is issued through the official Nusuk app and website. Slots in the last ten nights go quickly, so register before you fly, check the current permit rules, and save the QR code offline. Never pay anyone who offers to "arrange" a permit.
Itikaf in the Haram
In recent years, itikaf in Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi during the last ten days has needed prior online registration with the General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques, with places limited by capacity. In 2026, for example, registration opened on 3 Ramadan through the Authority's portal. Check the official announcement for 1448 before you plan around it. The rules of itikaf, and whether women should keep it in the mosque or at home, are areas where scholars differ, so follow your own scholar.
Practical Tips for the Last Ten Nights in Makkah
Time your Umrah wisely
Most of the crowd gathers at night for Taraweeh and Qiyam. Many pilgrims perform their Umrah at a quieter time of day, then rest before the night prayers. Our Complete Umrah Guide and Umrah Guide Cards keep the steps and duas in Urdu and English, which helps when you are tired after a long fast.
Go early and pray where you find space
In the last ten nights you may end up praying in a courtyard, on an upper floor or in a corridor. A Travel Prayer Mat folds into a pocket and gives you a clean place to pray anywhere. If you or a parent cannot sit on the floor for long, a Prayer Stool helps in the hotel and wherever it is allowed. Follow the staff's instructions about what can be taken inside.
Keep valuables close
An Anti-Theft Cross Body Bag worn in front keeps your phone, permit, cash and hotel card in zipped compartments while your hands stay free.
Drink between iftar and suhoor
Zamzam is available inside the Haram, but you will also want water in your room and on the walk back. A Silicone Folding Water Bottle folds flat when empty and clips onto a bag.
Our Umrah in Ramadan tips explain fasting while travelling and the Sunnah of suhoor and iftar in Makkah.
Protect children in the crowd
If you are taking children, agree on a fixed meeting point outside a numbered gate, put your phone number in each child's pocket, and keep small children physically attached to an adult. A Child Anti-Lost Strap links a child's wrist to yours, which helps during tawaf and when the crowd leaves after prayer.
Look after elderly parents
Plan short walks, rest after Fajr, and ask your operator in advance about wheelchair options for tawaf and sa'i. A parent who rests during the day can pray more at night.
The Last Ashra Dua and What to Read
Many people ask about the "last ashra dua", often called "akhri ashray ki dua" in Urdu. A phrase widely shared in Pakistan for the third ashra is "Allahumma ajirni minan-nar", which means "O Allah, save me from the Fire". Jamia Uloom-ul-Islamia Banuri Town explains that no specific dua for each ashra is proven in hadith. Some elders suggested easy phrases for each part, such as "Allahumma a'tiq riqabana minan-nar" (O Allah, free us from the Fire) for the last ten, and Banuri Town encourages asking often for forgiveness, for Jannah and for refuge from the Fire throughout the month. IslamQA also notes that the narration dividing Ramadan into three parts is graded weak by hadith scholars.
What is proven, and what Banuri Town recommends for the last ten nights, is the dua the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught Aisha for Laylatul Qadr, recorded in Jami at-Tirmidhi 3513 and graded authentic:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'anni
O Allah, You are Most Forgiving and You love forgiveness, so forgive me.
Some versions add the word "karim". IslamQA explains that this addition is not found in the reliable narrations. For protection from the Fire, the Quranic dua in Surah al-Baqarah 2:201 is a beautiful choice:
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban-nar
Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the torment of the Fire.
Beyond these, spend the nights in Quran recitation, istighfar and your own duas in Urdu or any language. A short written list of the people you want to pray for helps you remember them.
What to Pack for the Last Ashra
Our full Umrah packing list covers everything. For the last ten nights, add the items above to the basics, and choose an ihram that stays in place in a crowd. A Tubular Ihram lower sheet is made in a tube style without stitching, so it does not slip during long tawaf and sa'i.
You can find all of these in our Hajj & Umrah collection, with delivery across Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the last ashra of Ramadan 2027?
If Ramadan begins on 8 February 2027, the last ten nights are expected to begin on the evening of Saturday 27 February. If it begins on 9 February, they start on the evening of 28 February. Both dates depend on moon sighting.
When is the 27th night of Ramadan 2027?
For an 8 February start, the 27th night is expected on the evening of Friday 5 March 2027. For a 9 February start, it is the evening of Saturday 6 March.
Is Umrah in the last 10 days of Ramadan better?
The reward of Umrah in Ramadan applies to the whole month. The last ten add the hope of Laylatul Qadr in the Haram but are the most crowded days, so choose by your health and family.
Do I need a Nusuk permit for Umrah in the last ashra?
Yes. An Umrah permit is required before performing Umrah at Masjid al-Haram. It is free and is booked through the official Nusuk app or website.
What is the dua for the last ashra of Ramadan?
No specific dua for each ashra is proven in hadith, according to Banuri Town. The authentic dua to read in the last ten nights is the Laylatul Qadr dua, "Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'anni", recorded by Tirmidhi.
Can I do itikaf in Masjid al-Haram?
In recent years it has required prior online registration with the General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques, with limited places. Check the announcement for Ramadan 1448.
Making the Most of the Last Ashra of Ramadan 2027
The last ashra of Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on the evening of 27 or 28 February, with Eid around 9 or 10 March. If you are going for Umrah in these nights, book early with an attested operator, sort out your visa and Nusuk permit before you fly, and plan for crowds, rest and safety.
If you would like a little help with the practical side, the Umrah essentials in our Hajj & Umrah collection are ready to ship across Pakistan. May Allah accept your Umrah and your worship, and grant all of us Laylatul Qadr. Ameen.