Ramadan 1448
Ramadan 2027 in Nigeria
The expected start date, who decides it, and first-day suhoor and iftar times across 4 cities.
How Nigeria decides
Nigeria's religious authority looks for the physical new moon each month rather than relying on a fixed calculation.
The NSCIA, headed by the Sultan of Sokoto, declared Ramadan 1446 would begin 2025-03-01. For 1447, the crescent was sighted on the evening of 2026-02-17 and the Sultan declared 2026-02-18 as the first day of fasting.
Sources: https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2025/02/177749/official-ramadan-2025-begins-on-march-1-in-nigeria/, https://prnigeria.com/2026/02/17/crescent-moon-sighted-sultan/, https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/02/ramadan-1447ah-begins-today-as-moon-is-sighted/
Past years
When Ramadan started in Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Ramadan 2027 in Nigeria is expected to start on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 February 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Who decides when Ramadan starts in Nigeria?
The start of Ramadan in Nigeria is announced by Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) / Sultan of Sokoto.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Nigeria?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Nigeria is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.