Ramadan 1448
Ramadan 2027 in Iraq
The expected start date, who decides it, and first-day suhoor and iftar times across 3 cities.
How Iraq decides
Practice varies across Iraq: some communities rely on a local moon sighting, while others follow a calculation or Saudi Arabia's announcement.
Iraq's Sunni Endowment Diwan (with the Kurdistan Region) runs its own moon sighting, while Shia religious authorities including Grand Ayatollah al-Sistani's office publish a separate calendar; the two have diverged in past years but both aligned on 18 February in 2026.
Sources: https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2025/3/1/saudi-arabia-other-muslim-countries-welcome-start-of-ramadan, https://en.964media.com/45257/, https://www.newarab.com/news/shaped-politics-iraq-marks-ramadan-two-different-days
Past years
When Ramadan started in Iraq in the last two years.
| Year | Ramadan started |
|---|---|
| 1446 AH | 1 March 2025 |
| 1447 AH | 18 February 2026 |
First-day Suhoor and iftar times by city
Suhoor 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 Iraq?
Ramadan 2027 in Iraq is expected to start on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 February 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Who decides when Ramadan starts in Iraq?
The start of Ramadan in Iraq is announced by Sunni Endowment Diwan (Sunni); Grand Ayatollah al-Sistani's office and other Shia religious authorities (Shia).
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Iraq?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Iraq is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.