Occasions

Special events

Ramadan, Eid, and the other big days of the year: schedules, times and what to bring.

Coming up

Ramadan 1448

Expected Monday, Feb 8 to Monday, Mar 8, 2027. First Taraweeh the evening of Sunday, Feb 7.

The month of fasting: Taraweeh prayers every night after Isha, Quran recitation, iftars and i'tikaf in the last ten nights.

First Taraweeh	Evening of Sun, Feb 7
First day of fasting	Mon, Feb 8
Last ten nights begin	Evening of Sat, Feb 27
27th night	Evening of Fri, Mar 5

Zakat al-Fitr: $10 per person (Fiqh Council of North America, 2026 amount), paid before the Eid prayer
Fidyah for those who cannot fast: $15 per day (same guidance)
Taraweeh and iftar times are announced by the masjid

Expected dates follow the Fiqh Council of North America's calculation. The masjid confirms the start.

Coming up

Eid al-Fitr

Expected Tuesday, March 9, 2027

The celebration at the end of Ramadan: the Eid prayer, a short khutbah, then time with family and friends.

Eid prayer	Time announced by the masjid

Pay Zakat al-Fitr for every member of the household before the Eid prayer
Takbeer is said from sunset the night before until the prayer
It is Sunnah to eat something sweet, like dates, before leaving for the prayer

The final date is confirmed at the end of Ramadan.

Coming up

Day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha

Expected Day of Arafah Saturday, May 15, and Eid al-Adha Sunday, May 16, 2027

The Day of Arafah during Hajj, followed by Eid al-Adha, the Eid prayer and the Qurbani (sacrifice).

Day of Arafah (recommended fast)	Sat, May 15
Eid prayer	Sun, May 16, time announced by the masjid
Days of Tashreeq	Mon, May 17 to Wed, May 19

Qurbani can be offered from after the Eid prayer through the days of Tashreeq
Order Qurbani early through the masjid or a trusted charity

The final date follows the announcement of the Day of Arafah in Makkah.

Coming up

Islamic New Year 1449

Expected Sunday, June 6, 2027 (1 Muharram 1449)

The start of the new Hijri year.

The date may shift by a day with the moon sighting.

Coming up

Day of Ashura

Expected Tuesday, June 15, 2027 (10 Muharram 1449)

A recommended day of fasting. Many fast the 9th and 10th of Muharram together.

9th and 10th of Muharram	Mon, June 14 and Tue, June 15

The date may shift by a day with the moon sighting.

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