{
  "id": 6382282,
  "title": "When is Ramadan 2027 and Eid Al Fitr holiday? Potential dates announced for the UAE",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/when-is-ramadan-2027-and-eid-al-fitr-holiday-potential-dates",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T04:50:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/09/ramadan-2027-dates-eid-al-fitr-holiday/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UAE Astronomy Centre has announced its projected dates for Ramadan 2027 and the subsequent Eid Al Fitr holiday. Ramadan is expected to commence around February 8, and could last either 29 or 30 days, depending on the lunar cycle. If Ramadan extends to 30 days, Eid Al Fitr is likely to begin on March 10 and continue until March 11 or 12, depending on the visibility of the crescent moon marking the end of the month. This would result in a public holiday period from March 9 to March 12, providing UAE residents with a six-day break. However, exact dates are subject to confirmation after the moon is sighted, and should be considered as a general guide pending official confirmation.",
  "summary": "The UAE's Astronomy Centre has released its projected dates for the key Islamic events of 2027. The forecast gives Muslims across the country an early guide for planning around Ramadan and the holidays that follow . Ramadan is expected to begin in early February, although as is the case every year, the exact date will be confirmed after the crescent moon is sighted. The Islamic calendar follows…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ramadan 2027 expected to start around February 8",
    "Eid Al Fitr could begin on March 10 if Ramadan lasts 30 days",
    "Public holiday period from March 9 to March 12 if dates confirmed"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The projected dates for Ramadan 2027 and Eid Al Fitr suggest UAE residents may enjoy a six-day public holiday break from March 9 to March 12 if Ramadan lasts 30 days.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "When is Ramadan 2027 and Eid Al Fitr holiday? Potential dates announced for the UAE",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/when-is-ramadan-2027-and-eid-al-fitr-holiday-potential-dates-6382800",
        "published": "2026-09-09T04:50:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}