UAE Astronomers Forecast February 2027 Start for Ramadan
Astronomical projections from the Emirates Astronomical Society and Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub indicate Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday, February 8.
Astronomical forecasts suggest that the holy month of Ramadan in 2027 will commence on Monday, February 8. This projection comes from Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society, who also noted that the start of Jumada Al Awwal on October 12, 2026, marks four lunar months until Ramadan.
Al Jarwan stated that the astronomical new moon for Jumada Al Awwal would occur at approximately 7:50 PM UAE time on Saturday, October 10, 2026. He added that the crescent might be visible to the naked eye on Sunday evening, October 11, leading to Monday, October 12, 2026, as the expected first day of Jumada Al Awwal 1448 AH.
The Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub, affiliated with the University of Sharjah, offered a slightly different assessment regarding crescent visibility. Their calculations indicate that the Jumada Al Awwal crescent will likely not be visible to the naked eye or conventional telescopes after sunset on Sunday, October 11. However, advanced astrophotography techniques might detect it before sunset. Countries relying on astronomical calculations are expected to start Jumada Al Awwal on Monday, October 12, while those requiring naked-eye sighting might begin on Tuesday, October 13.
Ramadan 2027 is projected to last either 29 or 30 days. This places Eid Al Fitr on Tuesday, March 9, or Wednesday, March 10, 2027, pending official moon-sighting confirmation.
Questions, answered
- When is Ramadan 2027 expected to begin in the UAE?
- Ramadan 2027 is astronomically forecast to begin on Monday, February 8, although this is subject to official moon-sighting confirmation closer to the date.
- When is Eid Al Fitr 2027 expected?
- Based on projections that Ramadan will last 29 or 30 days, Eid Al Fitr 2027 is expected to fall on either Tuesday, March 9, or Wednesday, March 10.
- Which astronomical bodies provided these forecasts?
- The forecasts were provided by Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society, and the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub, affiliated with the University of Sharjah.
- What is the significance of Jumada Al Awwal's start date?
- The start of Jumada Al Awwal on October 12, 2026, marks that only four lunar months remain until the beginning of Ramadan.
This brief was summarised and rewritten by Gaia Living from public reporting. Figures and details reflect the original sources.