Ramadan 1448
Ramadan 2027 in Mauritania
The expected start date, who decides it, and first-day suhoor and iftar times across 1 city.
How Mauritania decides
Mauritania's religious authority looks for the physical new moon each month rather than relying on a fixed calculation.
Mauritania's central lunar-crescent observation commission set Ramadan 1446 for 2025-03-01, the same day as Algeria, Tunisia and Libya (one day before Morocco). The exact 1447 (2026) date could not be confirmed: sources gave conflicting predictions of 2026-02-18, -19 and -20 with no located official confirmation. Not verified for 1447.
Past years
When Ramadan started in Mauritania in the last two years.
| Year | Ramadan started |
|---|---|
| 1446 AH | 1 March 2025 |
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.
| City | First-day Suhoor end | First-day iftar |
|---|---|---|
| Nouakchott | 6:20am | 7:02pm |
Questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Mauritania?
Ramadan 2027 in Mauritania is expected to start on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 February 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Who decides when Ramadan starts in Mauritania?
The start of Ramadan in Mauritania is announced by Commission centrale de l'Observatoire du croissant lunaire.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Mauritania?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Mauritania is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.