Ramadan 1448
Ramadan 2027 in Mali
The expected start date, who decides it, and first-day sahur and iftar times across 1 city.
How Mali decides
Mali's religious authority looks for the physical new moon each month rather than relying on a fixed calculation.
Mali's High Islamic Council (HCIM) confirmed the lunar crescent sighted in the Gao region, setting Ramadan 1447 to begin 2026-02-18. Ramadan 1446 began 2025-03-01, alongside Senegal, Niger and Côte d'Ivoire.
Sources: https://bamada.net/ramadan-2026-au-mali-le-croissant-lunaire-apercu-a-gao-le-jeune-debute-ce-mercredi-18-fevrier, https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2025/02/177749/official-ramadan-2025-begins-on-march-1-in-nigeria/
Past years
When Ramadan started in Mali in the last two years.
| Year | Ramadan started |
|---|---|
| 1446 AH | 1 March 2025 |
| 1447 AH | 18 February 2026 |
First-day Sahur and iftar times by city
Sahur end and iftar times for Monday 8 February 2027, the expected first fast. Each city page has the full month timetable.
| City | First-day Sahur end | First-day iftar |
|---|---|---|
| Bamako | 5:44am | 6:36pm |
Questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Mali?
Ramadan 2027 in Mali is expected to start on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 February 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Who decides when Ramadan starts in Mali?
The start of Ramadan in Mali is announced by Haut Conseil Islamique du Mali (HCIM).
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Mali?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Mali is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.