Dhaka Ramadan Timing 2027

Today, 22 August 2026, the Fajr (Sehri end) time in Dhaka is around 04:16 AM and Maghrib (Iftar) time is around 6:28 PM, corresponding to 07 Rabi-ul-Awal 1448 AH on the Islamic calendar. These daily prayer times are shown here year-round as a quick reference; once Ramadan 2027 begins, this box will reflect the actual Sehri and Iftar times for that day. Ramadan 2027 (1448 AH) itself is expected to begin in Dhaka around 9 February 2027, subject to the moon-sighting announcement.

Ramadan 2027 in Dhaka is expected to begin around 9 February and run for 29 or 30 days, concluding with Eid-ul-Fitr around 10–11 March 2027. As with every Islamic month, fasting begins at Sehri (the pre-dawn meal, ending at Fajr) and concludes at Iftar (sunset, Maghrib). Because the official Islamic Foundation Bangladesh calendar for 1448 AH has not been published yet, the day-by-day table below is a well-informed estimate-treat it as a planning guide and re-check the exact minute-by-minute figures once the official calendar is released closer to the month.

Estimated Ramadan Calendar 2027 – Dhaka (Day-by-Day)

Figures rounded to the nearest minute, projected from typical Dhaka sunrise/sunset progression for this period of the solar year. For Fiqh Jafria, a commonly used adjustment is roughly 10 minutes earlier for Sehri and 10 minutes later for Iftar — confirm with your local Shia authority.

How Ramadan 2027 Is Expected to Start in Dhaka-Moon Sighting Tradition

In Bangladesh, the start of Ramadan is confirmed by the National Moon Sighting Committee, which convenes at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque on the 29th night of Sha'ban. Reports of the crescent moon come in from districts across the country, and once a sighting is verified, the announcement goes out over television and radio so the whole country knows to begin fasting the next morning. For 1448 AH, the committee is expected to meet on the evening of 8 February 2027, with the first fasting day most likely falling on 9 February 2027 if the moon is sighted on schedule.

Sehri Time in Dhaka: Waking Up Before Dawn

Sehri in Dhaka is a mix of the practical and the personal. Some households cook a fresh, hearty meal at home — rice, lentils, vegetable bhorta, and sometimes a light curry-timed to finish eating a little before the Fajr azan. In Old Dhaka in particular, a number of well-known eateries stay open through the pre-dawn hours during Ramadan, serving mutton curry, plain rice, and lentils to people who prefer to eat out before heading home or to the mosque. Whichever route you take, the goal is the same: a filling, hydrating meal that can carry you through a 12-to-13-hour fast.

Iftar Time in Dhaka: Breaking the Fast with Flavor

Iftar is where Dhaka's Ramadan atmosphere really comes alive. Old Dhaka's centuries-old Chawkbazar area turns into one of the city's most famous Iftar markets every year, with stalls selling piyaju, beguni, chholar dal, haleem, and the well-known layered sweet dish often called "Boro Baper Poyla Khay." Rooh Afza and fruit juices are common at the table to help rehydrate after the day's fast. Around the city, it's also common to see roadside dastarkhwans (community Iftar spreads) set up in busy areas, offering dates, water, and food packets to commuters and people in need who might otherwise be breaking their fast on the street.

Mosques and Nightly Taraweeh Prayers

Mosques across Dhaka fill up quickly after Iftar for Maghrib and the nightly Taraweeh prayers. Baitul Mukarram, the national mosque, is known for large congregational Taraweeh gatherings where the Quran is recited in full over the course of the month. Historic mosques such as the Star Mosque and Binat Bibi Mosque also draw worshippers throughout Ramadan, and attendance typically peaks during the last ten nights as people seek out Laylatul Qadr.

Charity and Community Iftar in Dhaka

Ramadan in Dhaka is also a season of visible charity. Local welfare organizations and volunteer groups set up low-cost or free Iftar programs for low-income residents and street dwellers, and it's common to see volunteers distributing food packets at busy intersections in the hour before sunset. This reflects a widely cited Hadith on the reward of helping someone break their fast, and it's one of the more visible ways the spirit of Ramadan shows up in daily city life.

How Long Is the Daily Fast in Dhaka During Ramadan 2027?

Because Ramadan 2027 falls in late winter and early spring, fasting hours in Dhaka should be relatively moderate compared with the summer Ramadans of a few years ago. Expect the fast to run from around 12 hours 30 minutes at the start of the month to roughly 13 hours by the final days, based on the projected Sehri and Iftar times above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer: All Ramadan 2027 dates and Sehri/Iftar times on this page are estimates based on astronomical projection and typical seasonal patterns for Dhaka — they are not an official religious ruling or government-issued calendar. Final confirmation comes only from the Islamic Foundation Bangladesh or your local mosque after the moon-sighting process. A small precautionary margin (commonly ~1 minute) is often added locally around Sehri and Iftar; please verify locally for accuracy. Images in this template are placeholders — replace with your own licensed photography; do not hotlink images from third-party websites without permission.

Technical note: Sehri (Fajr) timing is generally based on astronomical twilight, roughly when the sun is 15–18° below the horizon, while Iftar (Maghrib) is based on the moment of sunset, adjusted for atmospheric refraction and elevation. Small variations between calculation methods are normal and expected.