Ramadan 1448
Ramadan 2027 in Sri Lanka
The expected start date, who decides it, and first-day sehri and iftar times across 1 city.
How Sri Lanka decides
Sri Lanka's religious authority looks for the physical new moon each month rather than relying on a fixed calculation.
The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) coordinates local crescent-sighting reports across Sri Lanka each month. Ramadan began March 2, 2025 and February 19, 2026, both a day after Saudi Arabia, after the crescent was not sighted a day earlier.
Sources: https://www.newswire.lk/2025/02/28/muslims-in-sri-lanka-to-begin-ramadan-fasting-on-sunday/, https://www.newswire.lk/2026/02/18/ramadan-fasting-to-begin-tomorrow-in-sri-lanka/
Past years
When Ramadan started in Sri Lanka in the last two years.
| Year | Ramadan started |
|---|---|
| 1446 AH | 2 March 2025 |
| 1447 AH | 19 February 2026 |
First-day Sehri and iftar times by city
Sehri end and iftar times for Monday 8 February 2027, the expected first fast. Each city page has the full month timetable.
| City | First-day Sehri end | First-day iftar |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 5:17am | 6:21pm |
Questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Sri Lanka?
Ramadan 2027 in Sri Lanka is expected to start on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 February 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Who decides when Ramadan starts in Sri Lanka?
The start of Ramadan in Sri Lanka is announced by All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU).
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Sri Lanka?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Sri Lanka is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.