Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan announced the preliminary start date of Ramadan 2027

The Muslim religious administrations of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan have announced preliminary dates for Ramadan 2027: the fast, as expected, will begin on February 8. According to Kazakhstan's approved calendar, Ramadan Ait will fall on March 9, Laylat al-Qadr on the night of March 5 to 6, and Kurban Ait on May 16–18. Final dates will be announced closer to the start of the month.

tafs uz editorial deskFirst published on tafs uz 19 October 2026 at 14:041 min readAI translation

The key facts

The preliminary start date of Ramadan 2027 in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan is February 8
Ramadan Ait — March 9, Laylat al-Qadr — the night of March 5 to 6, Kurban Ait — May 16–18
The dates may shift by a day depending on the sighting of the new moon

Preliminary dates for Ramadan 2027

The Muslim religious administrations of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan have announced preliminary data on the start of the month of Ramadan in 2027. According to this data, in both countries the fast, as expected, will begin on February 8. This was reported by Zamon.uz citing the religious authorities, and for Kyrgyzstan — citing the outlet 24.kg.

Key dates according to Kazakhstan's calendar

According to the calendar approved by the Muslim Religious Administration of Kazakhstan, the holiday of Ramadan Ait will be celebrated on March 9. The Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr) is expected on the night of March 5 to 6. Kurban Ait is scheduled for May 16–18.

Final dates to be announced later

The Muftiate of Kyrgyzstan also projected the start of Ramadan on February 8, but the final date for the start of the fast in the country will be announced closer to the beginning of the month. According to the religious authorities, the start dates of Hijri months are determined on the basis of astronomical calculations, but depending on the sighting of the new moon, religious dates may shift by a day forward or backward.