Blessed Nights and Eid dates
The Blessed Nights, Ramadan, and the Eids move about 10–11 days earlier each year with the Hijri calendar. The dates below follow the Diyanet calendar, nearest first, each with a short explanation and — where available — a matching sermon.
Start of the Three Months
Special DayThursday, December 10, 2026· 1 Rajab 1448
The Three Months — Rajab, Sha'ban, and Ramadan — form the season of spiritual preparation. It opens with Rajab and contains the blessed nights of Raghaib, Mi'raj, Bara'ah, and Laylat al-Qadr.
Laylat al-Raghaib
Blessed NightThursday, December 10, 2026· 1 Rajab 1448
Laylat al-Raghaib is the first Thursday-to-Friday night of Rajab and the first blessed night of the Three Months. The name speaks of things longed for; the night is spent in repentance, supplication, and voluntary worship.
Laylat al-Mi'raj
Blessed NightMonday, January 4, 2027· 1 Rajab 1448
Laylat al-Mi'raj, the night of 27 Rajab, commemorates the Prophet's (pbuh) Night Journey and Ascension. The five daily prayers were ordained on this night, which is honoured with prayer, repentance, and supplication.
Laylat al-Bara'ah
Blessed NightFriday, January 22, 2027· 1 Shaban 1448
Laylat al-Bara'ah is the night of mid-Sha'ban. Its name speaks of absolution: tradition presents it as a night of forgiveness and mercy, a turning point of preparation one month before Ramadan.
Start of Ramadan
Special DayMonday, February 8, 2027· 1 Ramadan 1448
Ramadan is the month in which the Quran began to be revealed and fasting was ordained. The first fast begins on this day; suhoor and iftar follow each city's own timetable.
Laylat al-Qadr
Blessed NightFriday, March 5, 2027· 1 Ramadan 1448
Laylat al-Qadr is the night the Quran's revelation began — described in the Quran as 'better than a thousand months' (Surah Al-Qadr). It is customarily observed on the 27th night of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr
EidTuesday, March 9, 2027· 1 Shawwal 1448
Eid al-Fitr is the three-day festival that crowns the month of fasting — marked by the Eid prayer, the fitr charity, family visits, and reconciliation.
Day of Arafah
Special DaySaturday, May 15, 2027· 1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448
The Day of Arafah precedes Eid al-Adha (9 Dhu al-Hijjah). Pilgrims stand at Arafat; for those not on Hajj, fasting this day and beginning the takbirs of tashreeq are established Sunnah.
Eid al-Adha
EidSunday, May 16, 2027· 1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448
Eid al-Adha is the four-day festival honouring the devotion of Abraham (10–13 Dhu al-Hijjah) — marked by the Eid prayer, the sacrifice, and sharing with those in need.
Islamic New Year
Special DaySunday, June 6, 2027· 1 Muharram 1449
The Islamic New Year falls on the first day of Muharram and opens the Hijri calendar year, which counts from the Prophet's (pbuh) migration from Mecca to Medina. Muharram is one of the four sacred months honoured in the Quran.
Day of Ashura
Special DayTuesday, June 15, 2027· 1 Muharram 1449
The Day of Ashura is the tenth of Muharram. Fasting on this day is an established Sunnah, and tradition connects it to moments of deliverance granted to earlier prophets. The Anatolian custom of sharing ashura pudding takes its name from this day.
Mawlid Night
Blessed NightFriday, August 13, 2027· 1 Rabi al-Awwal 1449
Mawlid Night commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) on the eve of 12 Rabi al-Awwal. It is honoured with salawat, Quran recitation, and supplication; reciting the Mawlid poem has been an Anatolian tradition for centuries.
Start of the Three Months
Special DayMonday, November 29, 2027· 1 Rajab 1449
The Three Months — Rajab, Sha'ban, and Ramadan — form the season of spiritual preparation. It opens with Rajab and contains the blessed nights of Raghaib, Mi'raj, Bara'ah, and Laylat al-Qadr.
Laylat al-Raghaib
Blessed NightThursday, December 2, 2027· 1 Rajab 1449
Laylat al-Raghaib is the first Thursday-to-Friday night of Rajab and the first blessed night of the Three Months. The name speaks of things longed for; the night is spent in repentance, supplication, and voluntary worship.
Laylat al-Mi'raj
Blessed NightFriday, December 24, 2027· 1 Rajab 1449
Laylat al-Mi'raj, the night of 27 Rajab, commemorates the Prophet's (pbuh) Night Journey and Ascension. The five daily prayers were ordained on this night, which is honoured with prayer, repentance, and supplication.
Laylat al-Bara'ah
Blessed NightTuesday, January 11, 2028· 1 Shaban 1449
Laylat al-Bara'ah is the night of mid-Sha'ban. Its name speaks of absolution: tradition presents it as a night of forgiveness and mercy, a turning point of preparation one month before Ramadan.
Start of Ramadan
Special DayFriday, January 28, 2028· 1 Ramadan 1499
Ramadan is the month in which the Quran began to be revealed and fasting was ordained. The first fast begins on this day; suhoor and iftar follow each city's own timetable.
Laylat al-Qadr
Blessed NightTuesday, February 22, 2028· 1 Ramadan 1499
Laylat al-Qadr is the night the Quran's revelation began — described in the Quran as 'better than a thousand months' (Surah Al-Qadr). It is customarily observed on the 27th night of Ramadan.
For Ramadan timetables, suhoor, and iftar times, see the Ramadan page.
