Ramadan is a sacred month of fasting, prayer and spiritual reflection for Muslims in Melbourne and throughout Australia. For followers of Fiqah e Jafria (Shia), fasting begins at true dawn (Fajr) and ends at Maghrib, observed after sunset according to the jurisprudence of Ahlulbayt (AS).
Below are the Fiqah-e-Jafria timings extracted from the official Ramadan 1447 Hijri (2026) Melbourne calendar shown in the provided image.
1st Ramadan and 1st Shawwal are subject to moon sighting.
🌙 Melbourne Ramadan Timetable 2026 – Fiqah e Jafria (Shia)
(Ramadan 1447 Hijri – February / March 2026)
| Ramadan | Date 2026 | Imsaak | Fajr | Maghrib |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Feb | 05:21 AM | 05:31 AM | 08:29 PM |
| 2 | 21 Feb | 05:23 AM | 05:33 AM | 08:28 PM |
| 3 | 22 Feb | 05:24 AM | 05:34 AM | 08:26 PM |
| 4 | 23 Feb | 05:25 AM | 05:35 AM | 08:25 PM |
| 5 | 24 Feb | 05:26 AM | 05:36 AM | 08:23 PM |
| 6 | 25 Feb | 05:28 AM | 05:38 AM | 08:22 PM |
| 7 | 26 Feb | 05:29 AM | 05:39 AM | 08:21 PM |
| 8 | 27 Feb | 05:30 AM | 05:40 AM | 08:19 PM |
| 9 | 28 Feb | 05:32 AM | 05:42 AM | 08:18 PM |
| 10 | 1 Mar | 05:33 AM | 05:43 AM | 08:16 PM |
| 11 | 2 Mar | 05:34 AM | 05:44 AM | 08:15 PM |
| 12 | 3 Mar | 05:35 AM | 05:45 AM | 08:14 PM |
| 13 | 4 Mar | 05:37 AM | 05:47 AM | 08:12 PM |
| 14 | 5 Mar | 05:38 AM | 05:48 AM | 08:11 PM |
| 15 | 6 Mar | 05:39 AM | 05:49 AM | 08:09 PM |
| 16 | 7 Mar | 05:40 AM | 05:50 AM | 08:08 PM |
| 17 | 8 Mar | 05:41 AM | 05:51 AM | 08:06 PM |
| 18 | 9 Mar | 05:42 AM | 05:52 AM | 08:05 PM |
| 19 | 10 Mar | 05:44 AM | 05:54 AM | 08:03 PM |
| 20 | 11 Mar | 05:45 AM | 05:55 AM | 08:02 PM |
| 21 | 12 Mar | 05:46 AM | 05:56 AM | 08:00 PM |
| 22 | 13 Mar | 05:47 AM | 05:57 AM | 07:59 PM |
| 23 | 14 Mar | 05:48 AM | 05:58 AM | 07:57 PM |
| 24 | 15 Mar | 05:49 AM | 05:59 AM | 07:56 PM |
| 25 | 16 Mar | 05:50 AM | 06:00 AM | 07:54 PM |
| 26 | 17 Mar | 05:51 AM | 06:01 AM | 07:53 PM |
| 27 | 18 Mar | 05:52 AM | 06:02 AM | 07:51 PM |
| 28 | 19 Mar | 05:53 AM | 06:03 AM | 07:50 PM |
| 29 | 20 Mar | 05:54 AM | 06:04 AM | 07:48 PM |
| 30 | 21 Mar | 05:55 AM | 06:05 AM | 07:46 PM |
Important Notes for Shia Muslims in Melbourne
- 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 sky disappears.
Melbourne’s Shia community gathers during Ramadan for:
- Congregational Maghrib & Isha prayers
- Laylatul Qadr programmes (19th, 21st & 23rd nights)
- Qur’an recitation and Duas
- Community Iftar gatherings
Ramadan evenings in Melbourne are long and peaceful, allowing families and communities to engage in extended worship and reflection.
How Fiqah e Jafria Sehri and Iftar Times Are Calculated
Shia (Fiqah e Jafria) timetables differ slightly from other Ramadan calendars in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
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.
