Ramadan 1448
Ramadan 2027 in Iran
The expected start date, who decides it, and first-day sahari and iftar times across 3 cities.
How Iran decides
Iran's religious authority looks for the physical new moon each month rather than relying on a fixed calculation.
Iran, a Shia-majority country, applies its own crescent-visibility criteria and the Supreme Leader's office confirms the start; Iran began Ramadan one day after Saudi Arabia and most Sunni Arab states in both 2025 and 2026.
Sources: https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-arabia-most-sunni-arab-states-start-ramadan-on-saturday-iran-begins-on-sunday/, https://x.com/IrnaEnglish/status/2024504832384512068
Past years
When Ramadan started in Iran in the last two years.
| Year | Ramadan started |
|---|---|
| 1446 AH | 2 March 2025 |
| 1447 AH | 19 February 2026 |
First-day Sahari and iftar times by city
Sahari end and iftar times for Monday 8 February 2027, the expected first fast. Each city page has the full month timetable.
Questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Iran?
Ramadan 2027 in Iran is expected to start on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 February 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Who decides when Ramadan starts in Iran?
The start of Ramadan in Iran is announced by Office of the Supreme Leader (Ayatollah Ali Khamenei).
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Iran?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Iran is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.