Ramadan 1448
Ramadan 2027 in Italy
The expected start date, who decides it, and first-day sahur and iftar times across 2 cities.
How Italy decides
Practice varies across Italy: some communities rely on a local moon sighting, while others follow a calculation or Saudi Arabia's announcement.
Italy's Islamic organisations have long split over method: UCOII and allied groups use astronomical calculation aligned with the European Council for Fatwa and Research, while the Grande Moschea di Roma waits for naked-eye sighting at Saudi latitudes. Both blocs converged on 1 March 2025 and are reported to converge again on 18 February 2026.
Sources: https://www.redattoresociale.it/article/notiziario/ramadan_la_comunita_islamica_e_divisa_sulla_data_d_inizio, https://canaledieci.it/2025/02/28/ramadan-2025-date-quando-inizia-e-quando-finisce-tutto-quello-che-ce-da-sapere/, https://nbts.it/viaggi-e-turismo/ramadan-date-e-festivita-islamiche/
Past years
When Ramadan started in Italy in the last two years.
| Year | Ramadan started |
|---|---|
| 1446 AH | 1 March 2025 |
| 1447 AH | 18 February 2026 |
First-day Sahur and iftar times by city
Sahur 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 Italy?
Ramadan 2027 in Italy is expected to start on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 February 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Who decides when Ramadan starts in Italy?
The start of Ramadan in Italy is announced by UCOII / Grande Moschea di Roma.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Italy?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Italy is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.