Ramadan 1448
Ramadan 2027 in Maldives
The expected start date, who decides it, and first-day suhoor and iftar times across 1 city.
How Maldives decides
Maldives follows a pre-calculated lunar calendar, so the start date is set by astronomical calculation rather than a moon sighting.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs holds a moon-sighting ceremony at the Islamic Centre but relies on astronomical calculation to confirm the date, declaring Ramadan even when the crescent is not visible to the naked eye across most of the country. Maldives matched Saudi Arabia's start date in both 2025 (March 1) and 2026 (February 18).
Sources: https://sukunplay.com/en/article/14342, https://edition.mv/news/48395
Past years
When Ramadan started in Maldives 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.
| City | First-day Suhoor end | First-day iftar |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5:10am | 6:19pm |
Questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Maldives?
Ramadan 2027 in Maldives is expected to start on Monday 8 February 2027.
Who decides when Ramadan starts in Maldives?
The start of Ramadan in Maldives is announced by Ministry of Islamic Affairs (Maldives).
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Maldives?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Maldives is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.