Ramadan 1448
Ramadan 2027 in Saudi Arabia
The expected start date, who decides it, and first-day suhoor and iftar times across 5 cities.
How Saudi Arabia decides
Saudi Arabia's religious authority looks for the physical new moon each month rather than relying on a fixed calculation.
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court announces the start of Ramadan each year based on witness testimony of the crescent moon. In 2026 it declared 18 February as the start even though several astronomers and Sharjah's astronomy academy said the crescent was not visible that evening.
Sources: https://gulfnews.com/uae/ramadan/ramadan-2025-live-updates-crescent-moon-sighting-across-the-world-1.500049064, https://english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2026/02/17/saudi-arabia-confirms-ramadan-2026-start-date, https://gulfnews.com/uae/ramadan/ramadan-2026-in-uae-crescent-moon-sighting-and-announcements-worldwide-1.500445904
Past years
When Ramadan started in Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Ramadan 2027 in Saudi Arabia is expected to start on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 February 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Who decides when Ramadan starts in Saudi Arabia?
The start of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia is announced by Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Saudi Arabia?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Saudi Arabia is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.