Umrah in Ramadan 2027: Complete Guide for Pakistani Pilgrims

Many families in Pakistan start talking about Umrah in Ramadan 2027 as soon as the winter sets in, and for good reason. The Prophet (peace be upon him) gave Umrah in this month a reward like that of Hajj, and Makkah in Ramadan has a feeling you do not find at any other time of year. It is also the busiest season of the Umrah calendar, so the pilgrims who plan early usually have the calmest trip. This guide covers the expected dates, the hadith and what it really means, how to choose the right part of the month, the official steps from Pakistan, and what to pack.

Deen Diary sells the Tubular Ihram, Umrah Guide Cards and Hajj & Umrah bundles mentioned in this article, so please read the product mentions with that in mind. Religious points are paraphrased from the sources linked in each section. Where scholars differ, we say so. For anything about your own situation, ask a scholar you trust.

When Is Ramadan 2027? Expected Dates for Pilgrims

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. These dates are expected, subject to moon sighting. They come from astronomical calculations published in Pakistan by Pakera and Daily Qudrat, and they line up with the Saudi Umm al-Qura calendar.

• First fast: expected Monday 8 February 2027 (or Tuesday 9 February).
• Last ten nights: expected to begin around the evening of 27 February 2027.
• Eid ul Fitr: expected around 9 March 2027 in Saudi Arabia and around 10 March 2027 in Pakistan.

The final dates are announced by Pakistan's Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee at home and by the Saudi moon sighting authorities in the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia often starts Ramadan a day before Pakistan, so a pilgrim who lands in Jeddah may begin fasting with Makkah rather than with family at home. Keep one spare day on each side of your plans, especially around Eid.

For the expected first fast, each ashra, the odd nights and Eid ul Fitr, see our full guide to the Ramadan 2027 date in Pakistan.

The Reward of Umrah in Ramadan

The best-known hadith on this topic is narrated by Ibn Abbas. The Prophet (peace be upon him) asked an Ansari woman why she had not joined the Hajj. She explained that her family had only two camels, and both were in use. He told her to perform Umrah when Ramadan came, because Umrah in Ramadan is equal to Hajj (Sahih al-Bukhari 1782). In another narration he said it is equal to Hajj, or to Hajj with him (Sahih al-Bukhari 1863). Imam Muslim records the same incident under the chapter on the virtue of Umrah in Ramadan (Sahih Muslim 1256).

What "equal to Hajj" means

Scholars explain that the equality is in reward, not in obligation. IslamQA notes that Umrah in Ramadan does not take the place of the obligatory Hajj. Someone who performs it has still not fulfilled the duty of Hajj if they are able to go. The awareness guide of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah gives the same warning. So if Hajj is already due on you, Umrah in Ramadan is a beautiful act, but it is not a substitute.

IslamQA also points out that the virtue is general. It is not limited to the woman in the hadith, and Muslims across the centuries have travelled in Ramadan hoping for this reward.

Which Part of Ramadan Should You Choose?

Ramadan is often spoken of in three parts of ten days, called ashras. Each one suits a different kind of pilgrim, and none of them is the wrong choice.

First ten days

The opening days are usually the gentlest time for a Ramadan Umrah. The mataf and sa'i area are busy, but movement is easier than at the end of the month. Hotels and flights are generally easier to arrange, and you can be home for Eid with your family. This is a sensible choice for elderly parents, first-time pilgrims and families with children.

Middle ten days

The middle stretch is a balance between calm and atmosphere. Crowds build as the month goes on, but you still get long, peaceful Taraweeh nights in the Haram. Many pilgrims combine these days with a visit to Madinah before the final rush.

Last ten nights

The last ten nights carry the hope of Laylat al-Qadr, and the Khatm al-Quran in the Haram is a memory many people never forget. They are also the most crowded days of the entire year in Makkah. Expect long walks, full prayer areas and permits that are harder to get. Choose this period only if you are fit, patient, and ready to pray wherever you find space. If you plan to stay for Eid, remember that Eid in Makkah may fall a day before Eid in Pakistan.

For the expected odd night dates, the authentic Laylatul Qadr dua and tips for the crowds, read our guide to Umrah in the last ashra of Ramadan 2027.

Planning Umrah in Ramadan 2027 from Pakistan

The religious preparation matters most, but the paperwork has to be right too. These are the official checkpoints for pilgrims travelling from Pakistan.

Book with a MoRA-attested operator

Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs publishes a list of attested Umrah tour operators and asks pilgrims to check an operator against it before booking. In its notice for the last season, the Ministry also advised paying into the company's bank account, keeping the receipt and a signed agreement, and buying a complete package of visa, ticket, transport and accommodation from the operator. Ramadan is the busiest season of the year, so this check matters even more then.

Watch the visa deadline for the season

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the Umrah season calendar for 1448 AH. The last day for issuing Umrah visas is 1 Shawwal 1448 (9 March 2027), the last day for pilgrims to enter the Kingdom is 15 Shawwal (23 March 2027), and the last day to leave is 30 Shawwal (7 April 2027). In practice this means your Ramadan visa should be arranged well before the month starts, not in the final week.

Book your Nusuk permit

Every Muslim visitor needs an Umrah permit before going to perform Umrah at Masjid al-Haram. According to the Ministry, the Umrah permit service is free and is issued through the official Nusuk app and website, where you pick a date and time slot. In Ramadan, evening slots and the last ten nights go quickly, so install Nusuk, register and learn how it works before you fly. Visiting the Rawdah in Madinah needs its own booking in the same app. Never pay a stranger who offers to "arrange" a permit.

Prepare the basics

Check that your passport has enough validity, keep printed and phone copies of your visa, tickets and hotel bookings, and ask your operator about any vaccination certificates required for the current season. If you have a chronic condition such as diabetes, speak to your doctor about fasting and medication before you travel.

Fasting and Umrah: Practical Tips for Ramadan

Allah gives the traveller a concession in Surah al-Baqarah 2:185: whoever is ill or on a journey may make up the missed days later. Scholars differ on whether it is better for a traveller to fast or to use the concession, and on when travel rules end once you settle in Makkah. Ask your local scholar before the trip so you are not confused on the plane.

For more detail on fasting while travelling, suhoor and iftar in Makkah and what to pack, read our Umrah in Ramadan tips.

• Plan for the Miqat. Most flights from Pakistan to Jeddah cross the Miqat in the air, so put on your ihram before boarding or early in the flight. Our Complete Umrah Guide walks through every step.
• Choose your timing. Many fasting pilgrims perform their Umrah after iftar, or late at night after Taraweeh, when the heat is gone and they have eaten and rested.
• Pace yourself. Tawaf and sa'i together involve a lot of walking. Rest after Fajr, eat a proper suhoor, and drink water between iftar and suhoor.
• Keep your group together. Agree on a fixed meeting point outside the mosque, because finding each other in the Ramadan crowd is hard.
• Learn the common errors. Our posts on common Umrah mistakes and ihram restrictions cover the problems pilgrims run into most often.

What to Pack for a Ramadan Umrah

Packing for Ramadan is mostly about comfort through long nights and crowded prayer areas. Our full Umrah packing list covers everything, but these items matter most in this month.

• An ihram that stays in place. A Tubular Ihram lower sheet is made in a tube style without stitching, so it does not slip during long tawaf and crowded sa'i. Many pilgrims ask whether it is permitted, and we have collected the fatwas in Is Tubular Ihram Allowed? and compared it in Tubular Ihram vs Traditional Ihram.
• Step-by-step help in your hand. Umrah Guide Cards keep the steps and duas in Urdu and English, which helps when you are tired after a long fast.
• A light prayer mat and a shoe bag. In Ramadan you may pray in courtyards and corridors, so a travel mat and a bag for your slippers are worth carrying.
• A belt bag or neck bag for your phone, passport copy and permit QR code, kept close in the crowd.
• Unscented soap and toiletries, because scented products are not allowed once you are in ihram.

If you prefer to buy everything in one go, our Hajj & Umrah bundles group these items together. The Hajj & Umrah Essentials Bundle, for example, includes an Ihram, travel prayer mat, neck bag, shoe and prayer mat bag, Ihram belt and a tawaf tasbeeh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Umrah in Ramadan equal to Hajj?

Yes, in reward. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said Umrah in Ramadan is equal to Hajj, as narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari 1782 and Sahih Muslim 1256. Scholars explain that this equality is in reward, not in rituals or obligation.

Does Umrah in Ramadan replace the obligatory Hajj?

No. If Hajj is obligatory on you, it stays obligatory after a Ramadan Umrah. The hadith describes the reward, not a replacement for the fard Hajj.

When will Ramadan 2027 start?

Ramadan 2027 is expected to start on Monday 8 February 2027, or Tuesday 9 February if the moon is not seen on 7 February. The dates are subject to moon sighting by Pakistan's Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee and the Saudi authorities.

Do I need a Nusuk permit for Umrah in Ramadan?

Yes. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah requires an Umrah permit booked through the official Nusuk app or website before you perform Umrah. The permit is free and tied to a date and time slot.

Can I perform more than one Umrah in Ramadan?

Scholars differ on repeating Umrah within a single trip, especially by going out to Masjid Aisha (Taneem) for a new ihram. Some encourage it and others prefer spending the time in tawaf and worship in the Haram. Ask your local scholar which view to follow.

Can I skip fasting while travelling for Umrah?

The Quran allows a traveller to make up missed fasts later (2:185). Whether you count as a traveller once you settle in Makkah depends on the length of your stay and your school of thought, so ask a scholar before you travel.

Preparing for Umrah in Ramadan 2027

Umrah in Ramadan 2027 is expected to fall between early February and early March, subject to moon sighting. Decide which ashra suits your family, book with a MoRA-attested operator, arrange your visa before the season deadline, and learn the Nusuk app before you fly. Most of all, go with the right intention and enough rest to enjoy the nights in the Haram.

When you are ready to pack, the Tubular Ihram, Umrah Guide Cards and the rest of our Hajj & Umrah collection are there to make the trip a little easier. May Allah invite you to His House this Ramadan and accept your Umrah. Ameen.