Ramadan 2027 Date in Pakistan: Expected Start, Ashras and Eid
Every winter, families across Pakistan start asking the same question: when will Ramazan begin this year? This guide gives you the expected Ramadan 2027 date in Pakistan, the likely dates of each ashra, the odd nights in which to seek Laylatul Qadr, and when Eid ul Fitr 2027 is expected. It also explains how the moon is sighted here and why Pakistan often fasts a day after Saudi Arabia.
Deen Diary sells the Ramadan Special Wall Hanging, The Islam Jar, the Dua Table Board and Dua Stickers mentioned in this article, so please read the product mentions with that in mind. Dates are expected dates based on the sources linked below and will be confirmed by moon sighting. Religious points are paraphrased from the sources linked in each section. Where scholars differ, we say so.
Ramadan 2027 Date in Pakistan: Expected Start and End
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin in Pakistan on Monday 8 February 2027, or on Tuesday 9 February 2027 if the crescent is not seen on the evening of Sunday 7 February. According to astronomical data reported by Daily Pakistan, the new moon is born on 6 February 2027 at about 8:56 pm Pakistan time, so the first real chance of sighting comes on the evening of 7 February. Pakera describes the crescent that evening as only about 21 hours old, which makes a sighting in Pakistan borderline. That is why both dates are still open.
For comparison, the official Umm al-Qura calendar of Saudi Arabia lists 1 Ramadan 1448 as Monday 8 February 2027 and 1 Shawwal 1448 as Tuesday 9 March 2027.
Here is the Ramadan 2027 calendar at a glance for Pakistan. All dates are expected, subject to moon sighting:
- Chand raat and first taraweeh: evening of Sunday 7 February (or Monday 8 February)
- First fast: Monday 8 February 2027 (or Tuesday 9 February)
- Last ten nights begin: evening of Saturday 27 February (or Sunday 28 February)
- 27th night: evening of Friday 5 March (or Saturday 6 March)
- Last fast: Tuesday 9 March 2027 is the most likely final day of fasting
- Eid ul Fitr 2027: most likely Wednesday 10 March 2027, with Thursday 11 March possible
We counted the ashra and odd-night dates forward from each possible first fast. For a 9 February start, add one day.
How the Moon Is Sighted in Pakistan
The Islamic month begins with the sighting of the new crescent, not with a printed calendar. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, in a hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari 1909, that we should start fasting on seeing the crescent and stop fasting on seeing it, and if the sky is cloudy, complete thirty days of Sha'ban.
In Pakistan, the official decision is made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. On the evening of 29 Sha'ban it meets with experts from SUPARCO and the Pakistan Meteorological Department, collects evidence from zonal committees across the country, and then announces whether the first fast is the next day. In 2026, for example, the committee met in Peshawar and announced that the first fast would be on Thursday 19 February, as reported by Dawn and APP.
Why Pakistan may differ from Saudi Arabia by a day
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan each make their own moon sighting decision, and the young crescent is often harder to see from Pakistan on the first evening, so Pakistan often starts a day later. In 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported that the first fast in the Kingdom was Wednesday 18 February, one day before Pakistan. Keep that difference in mind if you have family in the Gulf or are planning Umrah in Ramadan 2027.
At the time of writing, no official 2027 lunar calendar or holiday list had been released, so we will update this page after official announcements.
The Three Ashras of Ramadan 2027
Many families in Pakistan divide Ramazan into three ashras of about ten days each. The idea comes from a long narration by Salman al-Farsi (may Allah be pleased with him), recorded by Ibn Khuzaymah and al-Bayhaqi, which describes the first part of the month as mercy, the middle as forgiveness and the last as freedom from the Fire.
If Ramadan starts on 8 February, the expected ashra dates in Pakistan are:
- First ashra (days 1 to 10): 8 to 17 February 2027
- Second ashra (days 11 to 20): 18 to 27 February 2027
- Third ashra (day 21 to the end): 28 February to about 9 March 2027
What scholars say about the ashra hadith
It is worth being honest here. Scholars of hadith differ on this narration. IslamQA quotes Abu Hatim and Shaykh al-Albani grading it weak, and points out that Allah's mercy and forgiveness are found throughout the whole month. Jamia Uloom-ul-Islamia Banuri Town also discusses its chain and explains that mercy, forgiveness and freedom from the Fire are not locked to separate parts of the month.
The well-known "dua for each ashra" is a similar case. Banuri Town explains that no specific dua for each ashra is proven in hadith, although some elders suggested easy phrases to help people. What is proven is to ask often for forgiveness, ask Allah for Jannah and seek refuge from the Fire throughout the month. So the ashras are a helpful way to plan your worship, and any good dua can be read in any part of Ramadan.
That is the spirit of our Ramadan Special Wall Hanging, a set of three golden wooden plaques with the commonly read dua for each ashra. The first line is from the Quran (23:118), and the third is the Laylatul Qadr dua taught by the Prophet (peace be upon him).
Laylatul Qadr 2027: Expected Odd Nights
Laylatul Qadr is the night in which the Quran was revealed, and Allah tells us it is "better than a thousand months" (Surah al-Qadr). Its exact date is not fixed. Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said to seek it in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan (Sahih al-Bukhari 2017). She also narrated that when the last ten began, he would tighten his waist wrap, stay up at night and wake his family (Sahih al-Bukhari 2024).
Remember that an Islamic night begins at sunset, so the 21st night is the evening before the 21st fast. If Ramadan starts on 8 February, the expected odd nights in Pakistan are:
- 21st night: 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
If Ramadan starts on 9 February, these move to the evenings of 28 February and 2, 4, 6 and 8 March. Many people in Pakistan give special attention to the 27th night, but the safest way to catch Laylatul Qadr is to make an effort on every odd night, and ideally all ten.
If you are hoping to spend these nights in Makkah, our guide to Umrah in the last ashra of Ramadan 2027 covers permits, crowds and the dua to read.
The dua for Laylatul Qadr
Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) asked the Prophet (peace be upon him) what she should say if she knew which night was Laylatul Qadr. He taught her this dua, 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" after 'afuwwun. IslamQA explains that this addition is not found in the reliable narrations, so it is better to read the dua as above.
Eid ul Fitr 2027 in Pakistan
Eid ul Fitr 2027 is most likely to fall on Wednesday 10 March 2027 in Pakistan. According to Pakera, the Shawwal new moon is born on 8 March at about 2:30 pm Pakistan time, which makes a sighting on the evening of 9 March fairly likely. If Ramadan starts on 8 February, Eid is expected on 10 March after thirty fasts. If it starts on 9 February, Eid could still be on 10 March after 29 fasts, or on Thursday 11 March. In Saudi Arabia, the Umm al-Qura calendar lists 1 Shawwal as Tuesday 9 March.
Before the Eid prayer, remember to pay sadaqat ul fitr for every member of the family, and ask your local mosque or a trusted scholar for this year's amount. If you like to give children Eidi in something nicer than a plain envelope, the Eid collection has Eidi envelopes ready to fill.
Preparing Your Home Before 8 February
Use the last weeks of Sha'ban to get ready, so the first days of Ramadan go to worship and not shopping:
- Keep duas where you can see them. Our Dua Table Board is a handcrafted wooden board with the sehri and iftar duas for the dastarkhwan. Dua Stickers can go on the fridge, mirror or car so that everyday duas stay in front of the children.
- Give the family a daily reminder. The Islam Jar holds 100 Quranic verses and duas on folded notes, and reading one after iftar is a habit children enjoy.
- Decorate with meaning. The Islamic decor collection has pieces that remind you of Allah, not just of the season.
If you are travelling for Umrah instead of fasting at home, start with our complete Umrah guide and the Umrah packing list.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Ramadan 2027 start in Pakistan?
Ramadan 2027 is expected to start in Pakistan on Monday 8 February 2027, or on Tuesday 9 February if the moon is not seen on 7 February. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will confirm the date after moon sighting.
What are the Ramadan 2027 start and end dates?
If Ramadan begins on 8 February, the last fast is expected on Tuesday 9 March and Eid ul Fitr on Wednesday 10 March 2027. If it begins on 9 February, the last fast may be 9 or 10 March.
When is Laylatul Qadr 2027?
Laylatul Qadr is sought in the odd nights of the last ten. For an 8 February start, these are the evenings of 27 February and 1, 3, 5 and 7 March 2027. The 27th night would be the evening of Friday 5 March.
When is Eid ul Fitr 2027 in Pakistan?
Eid ul Fitr 2027 is most likely on Wednesday 10 March 2027 in Pakistan, with Thursday 11 March possible. Saudi Arabia's Umm al-Qura calendar lists Tuesday 9 March.
Why does Pakistan start Ramadan a day after Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan relies on its own moon sighting. In 2026, Saudi Arabia began on 18 February and Pakistan on 19 February.
Is the dua for each ashra from a hadith?
No specific dua for each ashra is proven in hadith, according to Banuri Town. The duas are good words suggested by elders, and the Laylatul Qadr dua from Tirmidhi is authentic.
Planning Around the Ramadan 2027 Date in Pakistan
The expected Ramadan 2027 date in Pakistan is Monday 8 February or Tuesday 9 February 2027, with the last ten nights from late February and Eid ul Fitr most likely on Wednesday 10 March. Treat these as planning dates and wait for the Ruet-e-Hilal announcement for the final word.
If you want a little help with that, the Ramadan Special Wall Hanging and The Islam Jar are ready to ship across Pakistan. May Allah let us reach Ramadan, accept our fasts and grant us Laylatul Qadr. Ameen.