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Guides for Ramadan and Eid
14 guides to help you through the last days of Ramadan and into Eid. Each one cites its sources and says where scholars differ.
Dates and the calendar
- When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected on Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March. Here's how the date is decided, why countries differ and how to plan around it.3 min
- Ramadan 2027 start dateRamadan 1448 is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027, with the first taraweeh on Sunday 7 February. Key dates, fasting in winter, and how to prepare.3 min
- The Islamic calendar explainedHow the Hijri calendar works, what the twelve Islamic months mean, why dates move each year, and the expected Gregorian start of every month of 1448 AH.4 min
Worship on and before Eid
- What is Eid al-Fitr?What Eid al-Fitr means, how it began in Madinah, why it comes straight after Ramadan, and what Muslims actually do on the day.4 min
- The Sunnah of Eid dayThe Prophetic practices of Eid al-Fitr in order: the takbir, ghusl, best clothes, dates before the prayer, a different road home and the rest of the day.4 min
- How to pray the Eid prayerA step-by-step guide to the Eid al-Fitr prayer: when it is held, the extra takbirs in each school, the sermon, and what to do if you arrive late.4 min
- Zakat al-Fitr guideA plain guide to Zakat al-Fitr, also called Fitrana: why it exists, who has to pay it, what one sa' means today, when it's due and who should receive it.4 min
- Laylat al-Qadr and the last ten nightsThe Night of Decree in Ramadan 2027: the odd nights to look out for, the dua the Prophet taught Aisha, i'tikaf, and a realistic plan for the last ten nights.4 min
- Six days of ShawwalWhy fasting six days of Shawwal after Ramadan is like fasting the whole year, when you can start in 2027, what to do about missed Ramadan fasts, and tips that help.3 min
Family, food and celebration
- Eid preparation checklistA practical Eid al-Fitr 2027 checklist for families: what to do in February, the first and second half of Ramadan, the last ten nights, Chand Raat and Eid morning.3 min
- Eid with childrenPractical ideas for making Eid al-Fitr 2027 memorable for children: a Ramadan countdown, paper lanterns, Eidi, good-deed jars and explaining Zakat al-Fitr simply.3 min
- Eid sweets: sheer khurma and ma'amoulTwo Eid al-Fitr recipes tested at home: creamy sheer khurma for Eid morning and date-filled ma'amoul to offer visitors, with tips, timings and make-ahead notes.4 min
- Eid greetings and messagesEid Mubarak wishes for family, friends, colleagues and anyone grieving, plus traditional greetings in Arabic, Urdu, Turkish, Malay and Indonesian, and what they mean.3 min
- Eid around the worldHow Eid al-Fitr is celebrated in Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, the Gulf, the Levant and among Muslims in the West.4 min