The last 10 nights of Ramadan 2027 are the most blessed nights of the Islamic year, and they begin on the evening of Saturday 27 February 2027 for most Muslims in the UK. These nights hold Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power, which the Qur’an calls better than a thousand months. This is the time to increase your prayer, your du’a, and your charity, and your Zakat or Sadaqah given now through Human Concern UK can reach a family in need on the very night your reward is multiplied.
For Muslims across the United Kingdom, from London and Birmingham to Bradford, Leicester, Glasgow and Manchester, these final nights become the spiritual peak of the whole month. Families wake for night prayer, mosques fill for Qiyam, and many believers spend the closing days in i’tikaf. The nights are short in a February Ramadan, so a clear plan helps you make the most of every moment.
The last 10 nights of Ramadan 2027 are expected to begin on the evening of Saturday 27 February 2027, which marks the 21st night of Ramadan 1448 AH. They continue until Eid al-Fitr, expected on 9 or 10 March 2027.
An Islamic night begins at sunset, not at midnight. This means the 21st night starts on the evening of the 20th day of fasting. Keeping this in mind helps you time your worship and your giving correctly.
Laylatul Qadr is hidden within the odd nights of the last ten. These are the nights to watch for.
| Night of Ramadan | Expected Date (evening of) |
|---|---|
| 21st Night | Saturday 27 February 2027 |
| 23rd Night | Monday 1 March 2027 |
| 25th Night | Wednesday 3 March 2027 |
| 27th Night | Friday 5 March 2027 |
| 29th Night | Sunday 7 March 2027 |
Because the Islamic calendar follows the moon, these dates may move by a day depending on the moon sighting. Always confirm with your local mosque or hilal committee closer to the time.
Because the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, the exact dates may vary slightly depending on moon sightings.
The last 10 nights are the most sacred part of Ramadan because they contain Laylatul Qadr and carry the greatest reward for worship. During this time, Allah’s forgiveness and mercy are within reach for anyone who turns to Him with sincerity.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ set the clearest example for these nights. Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said that when the last ten nights began, the Prophet ﷺ would strive hard in worship, spend the night in prayer, and wake his family (Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim). His devotion shows how seriously these nights should be taken.
These nights matter for several reasons:
For many Muslims in the UK, no other nights of the year hold this level of hope.
Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power, is a single night in the last ten nights that is better than a thousand months of worship. Allah says in the Qur’an, “The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months” (Al-Qadr 97:3). Worshipping on this one night carries reward greater than more than eighty years of steady worship.
The exact night is kept hidden on purpose. The Prophet ﷺ told his companions to seek it in the odd nights of the last ten (Sahih al-Bukhari). This hidden design is a mercy, because it encourages Muslims to worship across all of the final nights rather than only one.
He ﷺ also said that whoever stands in prayer on Laylatul Qadr out of faith and hope for reward will have their past sins forgiven (Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim). Few opportunities in the entire year carry a promise like this.
The best acts for the last 10 nights are night prayer, recitation of the Qur’an, sincere du’a, and charity. Together they help you draw closer to Allah and finish Ramadan strong. Here is how to focus your worship.
Stand in prayer at night, including Tahajjud, to seek forgiveness and nearness to Allah. Even a few extra rak’ahs with focus are worth more than many performed in a rush. In a short February night, waking a little before Fajr is a realistic way to catch this reward.
Read and reflect on the Qur’an, the book first revealed on Laylatul Qadr. Allah says, “Indeed, We sent it down during the Night of Decree” (Al-Qadr 97:1). Set a small daily goal you can keep, such as one page or one section, so your habit lasts the full ten nights.
Pour out your heart in du’a for yourself, your family, and the Ummah. These nights are among the most likely times for supplication to be accepted. Prepare a short list of your most important prayers in advance so you are not searching for words in the moment.
Spend time in spiritual retreat in the mosque if you are able. The Prophet ﷺ observed i’tikaf in the last ten nights every year until he passed away (Sahih al-Bukhari). Even a partial retreat over a weekend can protect your focus and free you from distraction.
Increase your Sadaqah and Zakat across the odd nights so your giving may land on Laylatul Qadr, when reward is multiplied. Charity given on this night can carry the weight of charity given across a lifetime of ordinary nights.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, a short and powerful du’a to say when seeking Laylatul Qadr (Jami at-Tirmidhi, graded sahih).
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Transliteration
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni
Translation
O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness, so forgive me.
Repeat this du’a often through the last ten nights, especially on the odd nights.
Giving charity in the last 10 nights is one of the surest ways to benefit from Laylatul Qadr, because your reward may be multiplied by the night that is better than a thousand months. Allah compares charity to a single seed that grows seven ears, each holding a hundred grains, and He multiplies it further for whom He wills (Al-Baqarah 2:261).
A simple plan makes a real difference. Decide your charity before the last ten nights begin, then spread your giving across the odd nights so a donation lands on each one. That way your Sadaqah still reaches those in need even on a night when you are asleep, unwell, or deep in prayer.
Through initiatives such as Sadaqah and Zakat, your giving through Human Concern UK helps provide food, clean water, medical care, and education to vulnerable families in the communities we serve. Before Eid, remember Zakat al-Fitr, a small charity due on every member of the household so the poor can also enjoy the day.
The last 10 nights begin on the 21st night of Ramadan, which in 2027 is expected to fall on the evening of Saturday 27 February 2027, and they continue until Eid al-Fitr.
Laylatul Qadr is hidden within the odd nights of the last ten. In 2027, the odd nights are expected on the evenings of 27 February, 1 March, 3 March, 5 March, and 7 March. The 27th night, most commonly associated with Laylatul Qadr, is expected on the evening of Friday 5 March 2027.
They are the most sacred nights of Ramadan because they contain Laylatul Qadr, a night the Qur’an describes as better than a thousand months, and every act of worship in them carries greater reward.
The most recommended supplication is “Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni,” meaning “O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness, so forgive me.”
Sadaqah and Zakat are both highly rewarded in these nights. Many Muslims schedule their giving across the odd nights so a donation may land on Laylatul Qadr, and they also pay Zakat al-Fitr before Eid.
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