Ramadan timetable 2027 in Mashhad: calculated times
In Mashhad, the Ramadan timetable 2027 consists of all the imsak and iftar times of the fasting month, expected from 8 February to 8 March. On the last day of the table, imsak is set at 04:18 and iftar at 17:32.
Mashhad, Iran's great pilgrimage city, is expected to begin Ramadan 2027 on Monday 8 February with imsak at 04:50 and iftar at 17:05. Its first fast lasts 12 h 15 min, and sunset comes earlier here than elsewhere in Iran.
| Day | Imsak | Fajr | Sunrise | Iftar (maghrib) | Isha | Fasting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Mon 8 Feb | 04:50 | 05:00 | 06:27 | 17:05 | 18:27 | 12 h 15 |
| Day 15 – Mon 22 Feb | 04:36 | 04:46 | 06:12 | 17:19 | 18:40 | 12 h 43 |
| Day 29 – Mon 8 Mar | 04:18 | 04:28 | 05:53 | 17:32 | 18:53 | 13 h 14 |
Calculated estimates (18°/17° (MWL)). The IslamicFinder widget above shows today’s times; check with your local mosque.
First-day timings in Khorasan
Looking at the table above, fajr comes at 05:00, sunrise at 06:27 and isha at 18:27 on day 1. Imsak falls ten minutes before fajr, the moment when pilgrims and residents around the holy shrine put down their sahari.
On 22 February the fast lasts 12 h 43 min, from 04:36 to 17:19. By the 29th day, 8 March, it reaches 13 h 14 min, from 04:18 to 17:32, almost an hour longer than on the opening day.
Why Mashhad eats before Tehran
Mashhad lies about eight degrees of longitude east of Tehran but uses the same Iran Standard Time. The sun therefore sets thirty-four minutes earlier, 17:05 against 17:39, and even fifty minutes earlier than in Tabriz, at 17:55.
Angles, sunset and the Shia maghrib
These times are computed with the Muslim World League convention, 18 degrees for fajr and 17 for isha. Iranian official tables and the shrine announce maghrib a little after astronomical sunset, so local iftar may come a few minutes later.
Cold nights in the north-east
Mashhad's winter is harsh for a city at this latitude, and February mornings are often below freezing, with occasional snow on the surrounding plains. Pilgrims walking to dawn prayers should dress warmly, while afternoons remain cool enough to make the twelve-hour fast relatively comfortable.
Announcement and key dates
As elsewhere in Iran, the office of the Supreme Leader confirms the start of the month after the crescent is reported. If confirmed on the evening of 7 February 2027, the first fast falls on Monday 8 February; otherwise one day later.
During the last ten nights, the 27th is expected on Friday 5 March. Eid al-Fitr should be celebrated on Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March, a period when the city fills with visitors from across Iran and neighbouring countries.
The shrine during Ramadan
The shrine of Imam Reza is the heart of Ramadan in Mashhad, with Quran recitations, sermons and crowded vigils. The 19th, 21st and 23rd nights, the Qadr nights of Shia tradition, see the courtyards filled until dawn.
Khorasan is known for its saffron, which colours the sholeh zard and rice dishes served at iftar. Shops around the shrine sell nabat, rock sugar candy, and other sweets that pilgrims take home for Eid.
Tips for pilgrims and residents
Combining pilgrimage, cold weather and fasting calls for some preparation, especially for elderly visitors and families travelling with children by road or rail from distant provinces. A few practical suggestions for a Ramadan stay in Mashhad:
- Book accommodation early for the Qadr nights
- Bring warm layers and comfortable shoes
- Drink tea and water in moderation at iftar
- Note that iftar here precedes Tehran's
- Follow the shrine's own maghrib call
What time is sahari over in Mashhad?
On Monday 8 February 2027, imsak in Mashhad is at 04:50, ten minutes before fajr at 05:00. By the end of the month, on 8 March, the meal must be finished at 04:18, thirty-two minutes earlier.
Is the fast longer in Mashhad than in Tehran?
Barely. Mashhad fasts 12 h 15 min on day 1, one minute less than Tehran, and both reach 13 h 14 min on day 29. The difference between the two cities lies in clock time, not in the length of the day.
When is Eid prayer held in Mashhad?
Eid al-Fitr prayers take place on the morning after the last fast, expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027 or the following day. Large congregations gather in and around the Imam Reza shrine, followed by family visits and gifts of sweets.