Shab e Barat 2027 â Date & Complete Guide
Shab e Barat 2027 (the night of 15 Shaban 1448 AH) is expected on the night of Saturday, 23 January 2027, beginning after Maghrib and lasting until Fajr on 24 January. The exact date may shift by one day in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh depending on the local moon sighting for Shaban 1448.
đ Shab e Barat 2027 Key Facts
Dates are based on astronomical calculation and may vary by Âą1 day with local moon sighting.
What is Shab e Barat?
Shab e Barat â also known as Laylat al-Baraat, the Night of Forgiveness, or Mid-Shaban (Nisf Shaban) â is the night of the 15th of Shaban, the eighth month of the Islamic calendar. In Turkey it is called Berat Kandili.
Many Muslims around the world, especially in South Asia, spend this night in voluntary worship, recitation of the Quran, and dua, seeking Allah's forgiveness. Some also fast the following day (15 Shaban). Scholars differ on the strength of the narrations about this night, so practices vary between communities â general worship, repentance and charity are virtuous in the entire month of Shaban.
Shab e Barat 2027 Date â Country Wise
Shab e Barat begins at Maghrib on the 14th of Shaban and continues until dawn. Because Islamic months begin with the sighting of the new moon, the date can differ by one day between countries.
| Country / Region | Expected Shab e Barat 2027 |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia, UAE & Gulf | Night of Sat, 23 January 2027 |
| Pakistan | Night of 23â24 January 2027 |
| India | Night of 23â24 January 2027 |
| Bangladesh | Night of 23â24 January 2027 |
| United Kingdom | Night of Sat, 23 January 2027 |
| United States & Canada | Night of Sat, 23 January 2027 |
| Turkey (Berat Kandili) | Night of Sat, 23 January 2027 |
Final dates are confirmed by local moon-sighting committees (e.g. Ruet-e-Hilal in Pakistan) close to the start of Shaban 1448 (early January 2027).
How Muslims Observe This Night
- Nafl (voluntary) prayers and long recitation of the Quran through the night.
- Istighfar and dua â seeking forgiveness for oneself, parents and the deceased.
- Voluntary fasting â some fast on 15 Shaban; frequent fasting in Shaban is an established Sunnah.
- Sadaqah (charity) â giving to the poor and needy is especially encouraged.
- In some communities, visiting graves to pray for the deceased, following local practice.
Shab e Barat and Ramadan 2027
Shab e Barat falls exactly two weeks before Ramadan. In 2027, that makes it the ideal reminder to begin preparing for the fasting month: Ramadan 2027 is expected to start around 8 February 2027.
Use our Hijri Date Converter to check any date in Shaban or Ramadan 1448 AH, or view the complete Islamic Calendar 2027.
Shab e Barat 2027 â FAQs
When is Shab e Barat 2027?+
Shab e Barat 2027 is expected on the night of Saturday, 23 January 2027 (the night of 15 Shaban 1448 AH), beginning after Maghrib. The exact date may vary by one day depending on the moon sighting in your country.
What is the Shab e Barat 2027 date in India?+
In India, Shab e Barat 2027 is expected on the night of 23 or 24 January 2027, depending on the local moon sighting announced by the Hilal committees. It falls on 15 Shaban 1448 AH.
What is the Shab e Barat 2027 date in Pakistan?+
In Pakistan, Shab e Barat 2027 is expected on the night of 23 or 24 January 2027, subject to the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee's moon sighting for the month of Shaban 1448 AH.
What is Shab e Barat?+
Shab e Barat, also called Laylat al-Baraat or Mid-Shaban, is the night of the 15th of Shaban, the 8th Islamic month. Many Muslims spend this night in worship, seeking forgiveness from Allah, and some fast the following day.
Is fasting on 15 Shaban recommended?+
Some Muslims fast on the 15th of Shaban based on certain narrations, while scholars differ on the strength of these reports. General voluntary fasting in Shaban is well established from the Sunnah, as the Prophet (PBUH) fasted frequently in this month.
How many days before Ramadan is Shab e Barat?+
Shab e Barat falls on 15 Shaban, exactly two weeks before Ramadan begins. In 2027, Shab e Barat is expected around 23 January and Ramadan 2027 is expected to start around 8 February 2027.