Ramadan 1448
Ramadan 2027 in Qatar
The expected start date, who decides it, and first-day suhoor and iftar times across 1 city.
How Qatar decides
Qatar's religious authority looks for the physical new moon each month rather than relying on a fixed calculation.
Qatar's religious and astronomical committees confirmed the start; Qatar's national calendar institute had already projected 18 February as the astronomical beginning of the month.
Sources: https://gulfnews.com/uae/ramadan/ramadan-2025-live-updates-crescent-moon-sighting-across-the-world-1.500049064, https://gulfnews.com/uae/ramadan/ramadan-2026-in-uae-crescent-moon-sighting-and-announcements-worldwide-1.500445904, https://www.newarab.com/news/when-does-ramadan-2026-start-and-why-does-it-vary
Past years
When Ramadan started in Qatar 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Doha | 4:53am | 5:23pm |
Questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Qatar?
Ramadan 2027 in Qatar is expected to start on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 February 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Who decides when Ramadan starts in Qatar?
The start of Ramadan in Qatar is announced by Qatar's religious and astronomical committees.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Qatar?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Qatar is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.