When is Last Ten Nights of Ramadan 2028?
What is Last Ten Nights of Ramadan?
The last ten nights of Ramadan begin at sunset of the 20th day and are the greatest nights of the year, for among them is Laylat al-Qadr — better than a thousand months. The Prophet ﷺ devoted himself in them to worship as in no other time.
The virtue of Last Ten Nights of Ramadan
Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said: "When the last ten began, the Prophet ﷺ would tighten his waist-wrapper, spend the night in worship and wake his family." In them Laylat al-Qadr is sought on the odd nights, and whoever stands it in faith and hope is forgiven his past sins.
What is done on Last Ten Nights of Ramadan?
It is recommended to enliven the nights with prayer and tahajjud, to wake one’s family for worship, and to observe iʿtikaf in the mosque as the Prophet ﷺ did until his passing. Muslims abound in the supplication "O Allah, You are Pardoning and love pardon, so pardon me," in charity, and in completing the Quran.
How is the date determined?
Dates here are calculated astronomically per the Umm al-Qura standard used in Saudi Arabia. Some countries rely on direct moon sighting instead, so the actual date can differ by about one day between regions.
Frequently asked questions
When is Last Ten Nights of Ramadan 2028?
Last Ten Nights of Ramadan 2028 falls on Thursday, 17 February 2028, i.e. 21 Ramadan 1449 AH (21 Ramadan) per the Umm al-Qura calendar.
Does the date of Last Ten Nights of Ramadan 2028 differ between countries like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt?
The date shown is calculated using the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. Some countries such as Pakistan, Egypt and Morocco rely on direct moon sighting, so the actual day may shift by about one day.
What do Muslims do on Last Ten Nights of Ramadan?
It is recommended to enliven the nights with prayer and tahajjud, to wake one’s family for worship, and to observe iʿtikaf in the mosque as the Prophet ﷺ did until his passing. Muslims abound in the supplication "O Allah, You are Pardoning and love pardon, so pardon me," in charity, and in completing the Quran.
Last Ten Nights of Ramadan dates by year
| Year | Gregorian date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31 March 2024 | 21 Ramadan 1445 AH |
| 2025 | 21 March 2025 | 21 Ramadan 1446 AH |
| 2026 | 10 March 2026 | 21 Ramadan 1447 AH |
| 2027 | 28 February 2027 | 21 Ramadan 1448 AH |
| 2028 | 17 February 2028 | 21 Ramadan 1449 AH |
| 2029 | 5 February 2029 | 21 Ramadan 1450 AH |
| 2030 | 25 January 2030 | 21 Ramadan 1451 AH |
| 2031 | 15 January 2031 | 21 Ramadan 1452 AH |
| 2032 | 5 January 2032 | 21 Ramadan 1453 AH |
| 2033 | 13 December 2033 | 21 Ramadan 1455 AH |
| 2034 | 2 December 2034 | 21 Ramadan 1456 AH |
| 2035 | 21 November 2035 | 21 Ramadan 1457 AH |