Next: about 9 Mar to 7 Apr 2027
Shawwal, the month after Ramadan
The month after Ramadan: weddings are held again, and the Prophet is remembered to have married Aisha in Shawwal.
When is Shawwal, the month after Ramadan in 2027?
Shawwal, the month after Ramadan 2027 runs from 9 March to 7 April 2027. The date follows the moon or a local calendar, so it can move by a day. Other years: 2026, 20 March to 18 April 2026; 2028, 26 February to 26 March 2028.
About Shawwal, the month after Ramadan
After the fast of Ramadan, the first of Shawwal is Eid al-Fitr, and the month that follows is a favoured time for weddings in many Muslim communities. Tradition says the Prophet married Aisha in Shawwal, and families cite it against an old Arab belief that the month was unlucky. In Indonesia and Malaysia the weeks after Hari Raya are among the busiest of the year, since relatives are already home. In Egypt and Pakistan the season is often combined with the winter.
Shawwal, the month after Ramadan dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | Shawwal, the month after Ramadan date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 March to 18 April 2026 |
| 2027 | 9 March to 7 April 2027 |
| 2028 | 26 February to 26 March 2028 |
This date follows the moon or a local calendar and can move by a day, so check with a local source nearer the time.
What is served
- biryani
- sheer khurma
- rendang
Also part of it, and being written: Eid al-Fitr (The festival that opens the month.), Nikah (The Islamic marriage contract.), Shawwal (The tenth month of the Islamic calendar.).
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Background: "Shawwal" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.