This year, the Ramadan in France is set to begin on the 7 February 2027 in the evening. This holy month of the Muslim faith prompts the practitioners to fast from dawn until dusk. It represents one of the five pillars of Islam. The end of Ramadan is marked by the Eid-al-Fitr festival. But when will this take place?
First of all, Ramadan dates are set according to the Hegira calendar, also known as the Islamic or Muslim calendar . As this is based on lunar cycles, it differs by a few days from the Gregorian calendar to which we are accustomed. The start and end dates of Ramadan are first estimated according to astronomical calculations, before being officially confirmed on what is known as the Night of Doubt. On this night, the sky is observed to determine whether the crescent moon marking the start of the new month is visible or not.
Nuit du Doute - Ramadan 2027 in France: when will the start and end dates of the fast be confirmed?
Each year, by tradition, the start and end dates of Ramadan are confirmed during what is known as the Night of Doubt. Here are the provisional dates for Ramadan 2027. [Read more]
Astronomical calculations have preliminarily estimated the Date of Eid al-Fitr for March 10, 2027. That date will be confirmed during the second Night of Doubt, when the religious commission meets at the Grand Mosque of Paris.
Nuit du Doute - Ramadan 2027 in France: when will the start and end dates of the fast be confirmed?
