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Ramadan 2028

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Hijri calendar, when Muslims fast from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib) and increase prayer, Quran recitation and charity.

Starts in 452 daysHijri Year 1449

Expected Dates by Authority

Expected Dates by Authority
Authority	Starts	Ends
Saudi Arabia (Official Sighting) · 24 Countries	January 28, 2028	February 26, 2028
Umm al-Qura (Calculated) · 25 Countries	January 28, 2028	February 26, 2028
Diyanet (Turkey) · 5 Countries	January 28, 2028	February 26, 2028
MABIMS (Southeast Asia) · 6 Countries	January 28, 2028	February 26, 2028
MARA (Oman) · 1 Countries	January 28, 2028	February 26, 2028
Astronomical Calculation · 1 Countries	January 28, 2028	February 26, 2028
Ruet-e-Hilal (Pakistan) · 5 Countries	January 29, 2028 · 1 day later	February 27, 2028
Habous (Morocco) · 11 Countries	January 29, 2028 · 1 day later	February 27, 2028

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About Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Hijri calendar, when Muslims fast from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib) and increase prayer, Quran recitation and charity. Ramadan 2028 is expected to begin on January 28, 2028; the exact day depends on the sighting of the crescent moon in each country.

The Quran was first revealed in Ramadan (Quran 2:185), and fasting the month is one of the five pillars of Islam. Its last ten nights include Laylat al-Qadr, which the Quran calls better than a thousand months (97:3).

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Ramadan 2028 start?

Ramadan 2028 is expected to start on January 28, 2028. Countries follow different Hijri authorities, so the start can differ by a day or two between them; the table on this page lists each authority's date.

Why do Ramadan dates differ between countries?

Countries use different methods to fix the start of a lunar month. Saudi Arabia follows the Umm al-Qura calendar with official sighting announcements, Turkey's Diyanet uses astronomical calculation, and Pakistan's Ruet-e-Hilal committee relies on local moon sighting. These methods can give dates a day or two apart.

What are the fasting hours in Ramadan?

The fast runs from Fajr until Maghrib. Near the equator that is about 13 hours; at high northern latitudes in summer it can exceed 18 hours. Your city's prayer timetable shows the exact Fajr and Maghrib times.

What is Laylat al-Qadr?

Laylat al-Qadr is the night the Quran was first revealed, better than a thousand months (Quran 97:3). The Prophet told Muslims to seek it in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan (Sahih al-Bukhari 2017), and many observe the 27th night in particular.

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Dates are announced by each country's own moon-sighting authority, so they can differ by a day.

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