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Ramadan 2027 in United Kingdom
The expected start date, who decides it, and first-day suhoor and iftar times across 15 cities.
How United Kingdom decides
Practice varies across United Kingdom: some communities rely on a local moon sighting, while others follow a calculation or Saudi Arabia's announcement.
The UK has no single moon-sighting authority. Most mosques follow Saudi Arabia's announcement (1 March 2025; 18 February 2026, recorded here as canonical), while others follow UK-based local sighting, such as the New Crescent Society, which starts fasting a day later.
Sources: https://www.newarab.com/news/when-will-ramadan-2025-and-first-fast-begin-muslims, https://uk.news.yahoo.com/ramadan-2026-moonsighting-forecasts-uk-111206648.html
Past years
When Ramadan started in United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|
| London | 5:34am | 5:02pm |
| Birmingham | 5:41am | 5:07pm |
| Manchester | 5:43am | 5:05pm |
| Bradford | 5:41am | 5:02pm |
| Leeds | 5:40am | 5:01pm |
| Liverpool | 5:46am | 5:08pm |
| Sheffield | 5:40am | 5:02pm |
| Leicester | 5:38am | 5:03pm |
| Nottingham | 5:38am | 5:02pm |
| Blackburn | 5:44am | 5:05pm |
| Luton | 5:35am | 5:02pm |
| Slough | 5:36am | 5:04pm |
| Glasgow | 5:51am | 5:05pm |
| Edinburgh | 5:47am | 5:01pm |
| Cardiff | 5:46am | 5:15pm |
Questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in United Kingdom?
Ramadan 2027 in United Kingdom is expected to start on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 February 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Who decides when Ramadan starts in United Kingdom?
A religious authority in United Kingdom announces the start of Ramadan each year.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in United Kingdom?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in United Kingdom is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.