Syria: Ramadan timetable 2027, Imsak and Iftar times

Ramadan days that lengthen toward spring

Syria observes this Ramadan as winter gives way to spring. According to the timetable above, the fast in Damascus grows from 12 h 21 on day one to 12 h 46 by the 15th day and 13 h 14 on day 29.

Iftar moves from 18:12 to 18:25 and finally 18:37, while imsak advances from 05:52 to 05:23. The last week thus adds almost an hour of fasting compared with the first, mostly because dawn arrives earlier each morning.

Damascus and Aleppo side by side

Aleppo, further north and slightly further east than Damascus, breaks the fast at 18:05 on the first day and fasts 12 h 15. The two cities share the same clock time, so the seven-minute gap comes from their geographical positions.

Calculation convention and mosque timetables

These times use the Muslim World League method, 18° below the horizon for dawn and 17° for nightfall, with imsak ten minutes before fajr. Calendars issued locally may use other margins, so a difference of a few minutes is normal.

In practice, Syrians follow the adhan of their neighbourhood mosque and the printed imsakiyya distributed before the month. When in doubt, ending suhoor slightly earlier than the calculated imsak of 05:52 in Damascus is the cautious option.

Moon sighting and the official announcement

Religious authorities in Damascus proclaim the new month once observers have looked for the young moon at sunset on Sunday 7 February 2027. If it cannot be seen, Sha'ban is completed to thirty days and fasting begins on Tuesday 9 February.

Evenings around the Umayyad Mosque

In the Old City of Damascus, the Umayyad Mosque fills for tarawih from the first night, expected on Sunday 7 February. Nearby souks, including Souk al-Hamidiyah, stay busy late as families shop for sweets and clothes before Eid.

The musaharati, a drummer who walks the alleys before dawn calling people to suhoor, remains a familiar figure in older neighbourhoods. His rounds give the last hour before imsak a distinctive sound that many Syrians associate with childhood memories.

Iftar dishes and Ramadan drinks

The Syrian iftar table typically starts with dates, lentil soup and fattoush, followed by stuffed vegetables or rice with meat. Vendors sell jallab, tamarind juice and liquorice drink in the streets, while qatayef pancakes and ma'rouk bread are seasonal favourites.

Laylat al-Qadr and Eid al-Fitr 2027

The 27th night, Laylat al-Qadr, is expected on Friday 5 March 2027, when mosques remain full until late. Eid al-Fitr should fall on Tuesday 9 March, or Wednesday 10 March after a complete month, with ma'amoul biscuits prepared at home.

Tips for fasting in Syrian weather

February nights are cold in Damascus and colder in Aleppo, sometimes near freezing, while afternoons become milder in March. Warm suhoor dishes such as foul or eggs, plenty of water and layered clothing make the early mornings easier.

• Keep the printed imsakiyya of your local mosque at hand.
• Leave home early for tarawih at the Umayyad Mosque, where crowds gather.
• In Aleppo, plan iftar about seven minutes before Damascus.
• Prepare ma'amoul and Eid visits during the last week.

What time is iftar in Damascus on day one?

On Monday 8 February 2027, the likely first day of fasting, iftar in Damascus is calculated at 18:12 and imsak at 05:52. The fast that day lasts 12 hours 21 minutes, the shortest of the month in the Syrian capital.

How long is the fast at the end of Ramadan in Syria?

On the expected 29th day, Monday 8 March 2027, Damascus fasts 13 hours 14 minutes, from imsak at 05:23 to iftar at 18:37. That is 53 minutes longer than on the first day of the month.

When will Eid al-Fitr be celebrated in Syria?

Eid al-Fitr 1448 is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027. If Ramadan completes thirty days, the festival moves to Wednesday 10 March. The final date depends on the moon sighting announced by Syrian religious authorities on the 29th evening.