Ramadan is a sacred month of fasting, worship and spiritual renewal for Muslims in Adelaide and across South Australia. For followers of Fiqah e Jafria (Shia), fasting begins at true dawn (Fajr) and ends at Maghrib, which is observed after sunset according to the jurisprudence of Ahlulbayt (AS).
Below are the official Fiqah-e-Jafria timings extracted from the Ramadan 1447 Hijri (2026) Adelaide calendar.
1st Ramadan & 1st Shawwal are subject to moon sighting.
Adelaide South Australia Ramadan Timetable 2026 – Fiqah e Jafria (Shia)
(Ramadan 1447 Hijri – Feb / Mar 2026)
| Ramadan | Date 2026 | Imsaak | Fajr | Maghrib |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Feb | 05:23 AM | 05:33 AM | 08:21 PM |
| 2 | 21 Feb | 05:26 AM | 05:36 AM | 08:19 PM |
| 3 | 22 Feb | 05:27 AM | 05:37 AM | 08:17 PM |
| 4 | 23 Feb | 05:28 AM | 05:38 AM | 08:16 PM |
| 5 | 24 Feb | 05:29 AM | 05:39 AM | 08:15 PM |
| 6 | 25 Feb | 05:30 AM | 05:40 AM | 08:14 PM |
| 7 | 26 Feb | 05:32 AM | 05:42 AM | 08:12 PM |
| 8 | 27 Feb | 05:33 AM | 05:43 AM | 08:11 PM |
| 9 | 28 Feb | 05:34 AM | 05:44 AM | 08:10 PM |
| 10 | 1 Mar | 05:35 AM | 05:45 AM | 08:09 PM |
| 11 | 2 Mar | 05:36 AM | 05:46 AM | 08:07 PM |
| 12 | 3 Mar | 05:37 AM | 05:47 AM | 08:06 PM |
| 13 | 4 Mar | 05:38 AM | 05:48 AM | 08:05 PM |
| 14 | 5 Mar | 05:39 AM | 05:49 AM | 08:03 PM |
| 15 | 6 Mar | 05:40 AM | 05:50 AM | 08:02 PM |
| 16 | 7 Mar | 05:41 AM | 05:51 AM | 08:01 PM |
| 17 | 8 Mar | 05:42 AM | 05:52 AM | 07:59 PM |
| 18 | 9 Mar | 05:44 AM | 05:54 AM | 07:58 PM |
| 19 | 10 Mar | 05:45 AM | 05:55 AM | 07:57 PM |
| 20 | 11 Mar | 05:46 AM | 05:56 AM | 07:55 PM |
| 21 | 12 Mar | 05:47 AM | 05:57 AM | 07:54 PM |
| 22 | 13 Mar | 05:47 AM | 05:57 AM | 07:53 PM |
| 23 | 14 Mar | 05:48 AM | 05:58 AM | 07:51 PM |
| 24 | 15 Mar | 05:49 AM | 05:59 AM | 07:50 PM |
| 25 | 16 Mar | 05:50 AM | 06:00 AM | 07:48 PM |
| 26 | 17 Mar | 05:51 AM | 06:01 AM | 07:47 PM |
| 27 | 18 Mar | 05:52 AM | 06:02 AM | 07:46 PM |
| 28 | 19 Mar | 05:53 AM | 06:03 AM | 07:44 PM |
| 29 | 20 Mar | 05:54 AM | 06:04 AM | 07:43 PM |
| 30 | 21 Mar | 05:54 AM | 06:04 AM | 07:43 PM |
Important Notes for Shia Muslims in Adelaide
In Fiqah e Jafria:
- Fasting begins at Fajr (true dawn).
- It is recommended to stop eating at Imsaak as a precaution.
- Iftar is observed at Maghrib, slightly after sunset once the redness in the eastern horizon disappears.
Islamic centres and Shia communities in Adelaide typically organise:
- Congregational Maghrib & Isha prayers
- Laylatul Qadr programmes (19th, 21st, 23rd nights)
- Community Iftar gatherings
- Qur’an recitation and duas
Ramadan in Australia brings longer evenings, allowing families to gather comfortably for Iftar and nightly worship.
How Fiqah e Jafria Sehri and Iftar Times Are Calculated
Shia (Fiqah e Jafria) timetables differ slightly from other Ramadan calendars in Adelaide. Sehri ends at true dawn (Fajr), when the first light spreads across the horizon, and many people stop eating a few minutes earlier as a precaution. Iftar is at Maghrib, which in Shia jurisprudence is when the redness in the eastern sky disappears after sunset. This is usually about 10 to 15 minutes after sunset, so Shia iftar times are a little later than sunset times on general calendars.
Tips for Using This Timetable
- Times change by a minute or two each day, so check the date carefully.
- If you live outside the city centre, allow for a small difference of one to three minutes.
- Follow the announcement of your local Shia mosque or imambargah for the start of Ramadan and Eid, since these depend on moon sighting.
- Recite the dua for each day of the month from our Ramadan daily duas page.
Shia families in Adelaide can also join our online Shia Quran classes in Australia, with one-to-one lessons scheduled in your local time zone. Book a free trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Shia iftar time later than sunset in Adelaide?
In Fiqah e Jafria, iftar is at Maghrib, when the redness in the eastern sky disappears after sunset. This is usually about 10 to 15 minutes after sunset.
When does Sehri end in Fiqah e Jafria?
Sehri ends at true dawn (Fajr). Many people stop eating a few minutes before Fajr as a precaution.
How is the start of Ramadan decided?
The start of Ramadan and Eid depends on sighting the new moon. Follow the announcement of your marja’s office or your local Shia centre.
