Ramadan 1448
Ramadan 2027 in Kenya
The expected start date, who decides it, and first-day daku and iftar times across 2 cities.
How Kenya decides
Practice varies across Kenya: some communities rely on a local moon sighting, while others follow a calculation or Saudi Arabia's announcement.
Kenya's fast is set locally by the Office of the Chief Kadhi, working with SUPKEM's moon-sighting team. In some years a faction, including scholars aligned with the Kenya Fatwa Council, announces a sighting a day earlier than the official date; in 2026 some Muslims began fasting on February 18 while the Acting Chief Kadhi's official start (also the basis for the public holiday declaration) was February 19. The February 19 date is recorded here as the official date.
Sources: https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2025-03-28-cs-murkomen-declares-monday-a-public-holiday, https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2026-02-19-ruto-to-muslims-remember-kenya-in-your-ramadan-prayers, https://k24.digital/news/section-of-muslims-differ-with-acting-chief-kadhi-over-ramadan-2026-start-date, https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001540976/chief-kadhi-hassan-forms-moon-sighting-team-as-muslims-gear-up-for-ramadan
Past years
When Ramadan started in Kenya in the last two years.
| Year | Ramadan started |
|---|---|
| 1446 AH | 1 March 2025 |
| 1447 AH | 19 February 2026 |
First-day Daku and iftar times by city
Daku 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 Kenya?
Ramadan 2027 in Kenya is expected to start on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 February 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Who decides when Ramadan starts in Kenya?
The start of Ramadan in Kenya is announced by Office of the Chief Kadhi, with the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM).
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Kenya?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Kenya is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.