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Ramadan timetable and guide

Imsak and iftar times for where you are, the dates of the coming Ramadan and a short guide to the month.

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Expected last day: —
Eid al-Fitr (expected): —
Laylat al-Qadr: the odd nights of the last ten: Each night begins at sunset, so night 27 starts on the evening before day 27. Dates follow the expected start and may shift by a day.

The exact start depends on the sighting of the new moon and may differ by a day between countries.

Imsak and iftar times

Imsak and iftar times
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A short guide to Ramadan

What Ramadan is

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, the month in which the Quran began to be revealed. Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, pray more, read the Quran and give to others.

Fasting in Ramadan is the fourth pillar of Islam and is required of every adult Muslim who is healthy and not travelling.

Read the guide: How to Fast in Ramadan: A Beginner's Guide →

Suhoor and iftar

Suhoor is the meal before dawn. The Prophet ﷺ encouraged it and said there is blessing in it. Iftar is the meal that breaks the fast at sunset; it is a Sunnah to begin it with fresh dates or water, and to make dua, for the fasting person's dua is not turned away.

Read the guide: What Breaks the Fast and What Does Not →

Taraweeh and night prayer

After Isha, many Muslims pray Taraweeh in the mosque, often completing a recitation of the whole Quran over the month. Some pray at home. The night prayer is a way to come closer to Allah in these nights.

Laylat al-Qadr

The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. It is sought in the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially the odd nights. Spend them in prayer, Quran, dua and asking forgiveness.

Read the guide: Laylat al-Qadr: The Night of Power →

Zakat al-Fitr and Eid

Zakat al-Fitr is a small charity paid before the Eid prayer so that everyone can celebrate. Ramadan ends with Eid al-Fitr, with a special prayer, family visits and gratitude.

Read the guide: Zakat al-Fitr: A Simple Guide →

Tips for a good Ramadan

Set a small, steady goal for the Quran and keep to it every day
Drink water and eat balanced meals at suhoor and iftar, and avoid overeating
Plan your work and sleep so you can pray with focus
Give a little each day, even a small amount
Keep the tongue calm: fasting is also from bad words and anger

Common questions

When does Ramadan start?

Ramadan begins with the sighting of the new moon of the ninth month. Because countries follow sighting or calculation, the start can differ by a day. The date shown here is an expectation.

What is the difference between imsak and Fajr?

Imsak is a short time before Fajr, kept as a precaution. The fast legally begins at Fajr. Many people stop eating at imsak to be safe.

Which time is iftar?

Iftar is at sunset, which is the time of the Maghrib prayer.

Where do the times come from?

They are calculated for the place you choose or share, using the AlAdhan service. In Malaysia the official JAKIM timetable is used. Always follow your local mosque if it differs slightly.