Stroudsburg Islamic Center

Ramadan Countdown 1448 AH

Prepare your heart for a blessed month of fasting, prayer, Qur’an, charity, and drawing closer to Allah (SWT).

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Expected first fast: Monday, February 8, 2027

Dates are estimates and may change according to local crescent-moon sighting announcements.

The Blessed Month of Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and the month in which the Qur’an was revealed. Muslims observe fasting from dawn until sunset, increase their worship, remember Allah (SWT), give charity, and strive to improve their character.

Ramadan is an opportunity to renew our intentions, practice patience, strengthen family and community bonds, and show kindness to those in need.

شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَىٰ وَالْفُرْقَانِ

“The month of Ramadan is that in which the Qur’an was revealed as guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion.”

Qur’an 2:185

Prepare for Ramadan

🕌 Strengthen your worship: Maintain your daily prayers and make time for remembrance of Allah.

📖 Reconnect with the Qur’an: Set a realistic goal for recitation, reflection, and learning.

🤲 Make sincere dua: Ask Allah (SWT) for forgiveness, guidance, and acceptance of your deeds.

💚 Give generously: Support people in need and look for opportunities to serve your community.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Prepare together: Encourage your family to approach Ramadan with good intentions and kindness.

Upcoming Ramadan Dates

The following dates are estimates. The beginning of Ramadan is determined according to the crescent-moon sighting and the announcement followed by the local Muslim community.

Islamic Year	Expected First Fast	Weekday
1448 AH	February 8, 2027	Monday
1449 AH	January 28, 2028	Friday
1450 AH	January 16, 2029	Tuesday
1451 AH	January 5, 2030	Saturday

Please follow announcements from the Islamic Center or the moon-sighting authority your community follows for the confirmed date.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Ramadan begin?

Ramadan begins with the start of the Islamic lunar month. The first fasting day follows the start of the month, and the exact date depends on the accepted crescent-moon determination for your community.

Why does the Ramadan date change each year?

The Islamic calendar is lunar and is shorter than the Gregorian solar calendar by approximately 10 to 11 days each year. Therefore, Ramadan moves earlier through the seasons of the Gregorian calendar.

When does daily fasting begin and end?

Fasting begins at Fajr (dawn) and ends at Maghrib (sunset). Check the prayer timetable followed by your local mosque for the correct daily times.

How can I prepare spiritually?

Begin by strengthening your prayers, reading the Qur’an, making dua, giving charity, and treating others with patience, kindness, and generosity.

Where can I find Ramadan announcements?

Follow announcements from Stroudsburg Islamic Center and the local moon-sighting authority your community follows.

Welcome Ramadan with Our Community

May Allah (SWT) allow us to reach Ramadan, benefit from its blessings, accept our fasting and prayers, and grant us forgiveness. Ameen.

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