Bradford Ramadan Timetable 2027: Complete Sehri & Iftar Schedule

Bradford Ramadan Timetable 2027

Everything Bradford's Muslim community needs to plan the blessed month-daily Suhoor and Iftar times, the expected start date, Laylat al-Qadr, and Eid al-Fitr 2027.

Bradford is home to one of the largest and most established Muslim communities in the United Kingdom, with mosques from Manningham to Great Horton preparing for Tarawih, community Iftars, and the nightly rhythm of the holy month. If you're a Bradford resident planning your Sehri alarm, your work schedule around Iftar, or simply searching for the Bradford Ramadan Timetable 2027, this guide brings together the expected start date, a full day-by-day timetable, and practical guidance so you can prepare weeks in advance.

Because 2027 places Ramadan in early February to mid-March, Bradford Muslims will experience one of the shorter, more manageable fasting years of this decade-a welcome change from the long summer fasts of the mid-2020s. Below, we've laid out everything from precise daily timings to spiritual and practical tips rooted in both Islamic tradition and local community experience.

When Does Ramadan 2027 Start in Bradford?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar Hijri calendar, so its Gregorian date shifts roughly 10–11 days earlier every year. Based on astronomical moon calculations for Ramadan 1448 AH, the new crescent moon is expected to be sighted on the evening of Monday, 8 February 2027, making Tuesday, 9 February the first official day of fasting across the UK, including Bradford.

As with every year, the exact date depends on the physical or calculated sighting of the Hilal (new crescent moon). Bradford's mosques typically follow the announcement made by national UK Islamic authorities and moon-sighting committees, so it's always worth checking with your local mosque-such as those under the Muslim Council of Britain network-a day or two before 8 February for local confirmation.

Full Bradford Ramadan 2027 Timetable (Sehri & Iftar)

Below is the complete 30-day Sehri (Suhoor end / Fajr) and Iftar (Maghrib) timetable for Bradford, calculated for the city's coordinates (53.79°N, 1.75°W) using standard astronomical twilight calculation. Because Bradford sits at a fairly high latitude, you'll notice the Sehri time moves earlier and the Iftar time moves later almost every single day as the month progresses toward spring.

All times are in GMT (Bradford remains on GMT throughout this period; British Summer Time begins later in March 2027). Timings are calculated estimates and rounded to the nearest minute-please confirm daily Sehri and Iftar (Adhan/Jamaat) times with your local Bradford mosque, as small variations exist between calculation methods.

How These Sehri & Iftar Times Are Calculated

Sehri ends at true Fajr, the moment of dawn twilight, while Iftar begins at Maghrib, the moment of sunset. Both are calculated using Bradford's exact latitude and longitude combined with a standard twilight angle (commonly 18° below the horizon for Fajr, the method widely used across UK mosques and apps like the Muslim World League calculation).

Because Bradford sits further north than cities like London or Birmingham, its day length changes more dramatically through February and March-which is exactly why the Sehri time in this table shifts by roughly 3–4 minutes every single day, faster than you'd see in southern England.

Fasting Hours in Bradford During Ramadan 2027

One of the most practical questions Bradford Muslims ask each year is simply: how long will the fast be? Because Ramadan 2027 falls in late winter and early spring, Bradford will see comparatively short and steadily lengthening fasts across the month.

• Day 1 (9 Feb): fasting duration of approximately 11 hours, 3 minutes (05:52 Sehri to 16:55 Iftar)
• Mid-Ramadan (23 Feb): approximately 12 hours, 19 minutes
• Final day (10 Mar): approximately 13 hours, 51 minutes

By comparison, Ramadans that fall in the UK summer months can push fasts to 18–19 hours. For Bradford's Muslim community, 2027 offers a gentler start to the month, with the fasting window growing by around 15–20 minutes per week-worth factoring into your daily routine as the month progresses, especially for schoolchildren, shift workers, and those with health conditions.

Key Dates: Jumu'ah, Laylat al-Qadr & Eid in Bradford

Fridays (Jumu'ah) During Ramadan 2027

Ramadan 2027 in Bradford includes five Friday Jumu'ah prayers: 12 February, 19 February, 26 February, 5 March, and 12 March (the last falling just after Eid). Bradford's larger congregational mosques often see increased attendance during these Ramadan Fridays, so arriving early is advisable.

Laylat al-Qadr-The Night of Power

Described in the Qur'an as better than a thousand months of worship, Laylat al-Qadr falls within the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan. In 2027, Bradford mosques are likely to mark the 27th night-falling on the night of Sunday 7 into Monday 8 March 2027-with extended Taraweeh, Qiyam al-Layl, and community Dua sessions, though many worshippers also increase worship on the 21st, 23rd, 25th, and 29th nights.

Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Bradford

Eid al-Fitr is expected on Thursday, 11 March 2027, pending confirmation of the Shawwal crescent. Bradford's Eid prayers are traditionally held at large venues such as Peel Park and major city mosques to accommodate the community, alongside smaller congregational Eid Salah at local mosques across BD postcodes.

Ramadan Preparation Tips for Bradford Muslims

Whether this is your first Ramadan or your fortieth, a little planning goes a long way toward making the month spiritually rewarding rather than physically draining-particularly with Bradford's cold February mornings and early evening Iftars.

Bradford Mosques & the Ramadan Community

Bradford's Muslim population is concentrated across areas including Manningham, Great Horton, Bradford Moor, Heaton, and Girlington, home to a wide range of mosques serving different schools of thought and communities of South Asian, Arab, and East African heritage. During Ramadan, many of these mosques extend their opening hours, add extra Taraweeh sittings, and coordinate food banks and Iftar drives for those experiencing hardship.

Local organisations frequently work alongside national UK Islamic bodies for moon-sighting confirmation and community guidance-it's worth following your specific mosque's social media page or noticeboard in early February for the final, locally confirmed Ramadan 2027 start date and printed timetable.

Frequently Asked Questions-Bradford Ramadan Timetable 2027

Written by Mohammad Mamun

CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Islamic Info Center. Mohammad leads editorial coverage of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan timetables, and Muslim community resources across the UK and beyond.

Sources & further reading: Islamic Info Center-Ramadan Calendar 2027 · Muslim Holidays 2027 · Muslim Council of Britain. Timings are estimates based on standard astronomical calculation for Bradford's coordinates and should be confirmed with your local mosque closer to Ramadan.