Quick answer: On the Umm al-Qura calendar, Ramadan 1448 AH begins on Monday 8 February 2027, Eid al-Fitr falls on Tuesday 9 March 2027 and Eid al-Adha on Sunday 16 May 2027; the countdown above counts the days from today's date in Riyadh.
How it's calculated
The countdown takes today's date in Riyadh, finds the Hijri date on the Umm al-Qura calendar, and looks up the next 1 Ramadan, 1 Shawwal (Eid al-Fitr), 9 Dhu al-Hijjah (Day of Arafah), 10 Dhu al-Hijjah (Eid al-Adha) and 1 Muharram (Islamic New Year). The days left are whole calendar days between the two Gregorian dates; on the day itself it shows “Today”.
During Ramadan the calculator shows which day of the month it is and how many days remain until Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan has 29 or 30 days, and the calendar gives the length for each year.
These are calendar dates, not announcements. In Saudi Arabia the start of Ramadan and the two Eids is confirmed by the Supreme Court after the new crescent moon is sighted, so the day actually observed can differ from Umm al-Qura by a day. The Islamic day also begins at sunset: the first night of Ramadan, with the first Tarawih prayer, is the evening before 1 Ramadan. For that reason the countdown is given in days, not hours and minutes.
To check any other date, use the Hijri to Gregorian converter or see today's Hijri date. Each Eid also has its own page: the Eid al-Fitr countdown and the Eid al-Adha countdown. You can also add your date of birth to count down to your birthday; for your full age in both calendars, use the Hijri age calculator.
Worked examples
- From Wednesday 4 November 2026 (24 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH) to 1 Ramadan 1448, Monday 8 February 2027: 96 days
- From the same day to the Day of Arafah (Saturday 15 May 2027) and Eid al-Adha (Sunday 16 May 2027): 192 days, 193 days
- On Saturday 20 February 2027 it is 13 Ramadan 1448. Ramadan 1448 has 29 days, so Eid al-Fitr is Tuesday 9 March 2027: 17 days to Eid
Ramadan and Eid dates, 1448–1452 AH
Expected dates on the Umm al-Qura calendar, computed from the same table as the countdown. The observed dates may differ by a day after the moon sighting. Because the Hijri year is about 11 days shorter, Ramadan moves earlier every year, and in 2030 it begins twice: in January (1451 AH) and in December (1452 AH).
| Hijri year | 1 Ramadan | Days in Ramadan | Eid al-Fitr | Eid al-Adha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1448 AH | Monday, 8 February 2027 | 29 | Tuesday, 9 March 2027 | Sunday, 16 May 2027 |
| 1449 AH | Friday, 28 January 2028 | 29 | Saturday, 26 February 2028 | Friday, 5 May 2028 |
| 1450 AH | Tuesday, 16 January 2029 | 29 | Wednesday, 14 February 2029 | Tuesday, 24 April 2029 |
| 1451 AH | Saturday, 5 January 2030 | 30 | Monday, 4 February 2030 | Saturday, 13 April 2030 |
| 1452 AH | Thursday, 26 December 2030 | 29 | Friday, 24 January 2031 | Wednesday, 2 April 2031 |
The occasions in the countdown
- 1 Ramadan: the first day of the month of fasting.
- Eid al-Fitr, 1 Shawwal: the day after Ramadan ends.
- Day of Arafah, 9 Dhu al-Hijjah: the main day of the Hajj, when pilgrims stand at Arafat.
- Eid al-Adha, 10 Dhu al-Hijjah: the day after Arafah.
- Islamic New Year, 1 Muharram: the start of the Hijri year.
Frequently asked questions
How many days are left until Ramadan?
The countdown at the top of this page shows it, counted from today's date in Riyadh. On the Umm al-Qura calendar, 1 Ramadan 1448 AH is Monday 8 February 2027.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Tuesday 9 March 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448 AH) on the Umm al-Qura calendar. The date observed in Saudi Arabia is confirmed after the crescent is sighted and can differ by a day.
When is Eid al-Adha 2027?
Sunday 16 May 2027 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH), with the Day of Arafah on Saturday 15 May 2027, on the Umm al-Qura calendar.
Why might Ramadan start a day earlier or later than shown?
Umm al-Qura is a calculated calendar. The start of Ramadan and the Eids in Saudi Arabia is announced by the Supreme Court after the new moon is sighted, and that can move the date by a day. Follow the official announcement.
Does the first night of Ramadan count?
The Islamic day starts at sunset, so the night before 1 Ramadan is already the first night of Ramadan. The countdown counts calendar days to the date itself, so it does not show hours to sunset.
Is there a countdown for my birthday?
Yes. Enter your date of birth in the optional field and your next birthday is added to the list. For your age in Hijri and Gregorian years, use the Hijri age calculator.
Is my date of birth sent or saved?
No. The countdown runs in your browser and nothing you type leaves your device or appears in the address bar.