Key Takeaways
- To finish the Quran once in Ramadan, read one Juz a day, about 20 pages, or 4 pages after each prayer.
- Start preparing 2–3 months before Ramadan by building a daily reading habit.
- Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
- Spread your reading across the day instead of reading everything in one sitting.
- Plan extra reading and reflection for the last ten nights, when Laylat al-Qadr is sought.
Ramadan is the month of the Quran. Every year, millions of Muslims set the goal of completing it, a Khatm, before Eid. Some reach it easily; others fall behind in the first week. The difference is usually not effort but planning. Here's a clear plan you can start today, well before Ramadan arrives.
Why the Quran and Ramadan Belong Together
"The month of Ramadan is the one in which the Quran was revealed, a guidance for mankind…"Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:185
The Prophet ï·º was most generous in Ramadan, and the angel Jibreel would meet him every night of the month to review the Quran with him (Sahih al-Bukhari 6). Reading the Quran in Ramadan follows that example.
When Is Ramadan 2027?
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, with the exact date confirmed by the moon sighting in your country. That leaves a few months to prepare, which is the best time to build the habit you'll need.
How Much Do You Need to Read?
The standard Madani Mushaf has 604 pages in 30 Juz. Here's what each goal requires:
| Goal | Per day | After each of the 5 prayers |
|---|---|---|
| Half the Quran | 10 pages (½ Juz) | 2 pages |
| One complete Khatm | 20 pages (1 Juz) | 4 pages |
| Two Khatms | 40 pages (2 Juz) | 8 pages |
| One Khatm in 20 days, leaving the last 10 nights free | 30 pages (1½ Juz) | 6 pages |
For most people, 4 pages after each prayer is the easiest way to complete one Khatm. Four pages take roughly 10–15 minutes for a fluent reader.
Prepare in the Months Before Ramadan
Trying to jump from no reading to a Juz a day usually fails by the end of the first week. Build up gradually:
| When | Daily reading |
|---|---|
| 3 months before | 1 page a day |
| 2 months before (Rajab) | 2–3 pages a day |
| 1 month before (Sha'ban) | 5–10 pages a day |
| Ramadan | 20 pages a day |
The Prophet ï·º fasted more in Sha'ban than in any other month outside Ramadan (Sahih al-Bukhari 1969). It's a natural time to increase your worship and reading too. If you need help starting, read our guide on building a daily Quran habit.
Practical Tips for Ramadan Reading
- Use the quiet hours. The time after Suhoor and Fajr is often the calmest of the day.
- Don't save it all for night. After Taraweeh you may be tired. Spread your reading across the day.
- Mark your Mushaf. Put a small note at the start of each day's portion so you always know where you should be.
- Read along in Taraweeh. If your mosque completes the Quran in Taraweeh, review each night's portion beforehand.
- Read the meaning. Choose one passage each day and read its translation or tafsir.
- Catch up gently. If you fall behind, add a page or two to each prayer rather than reading 50 pages in one sitting.
The Last Ten Nights
"The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months."Surah Al-Qadr, 97:3
Laylat al-Qadr is sought in the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially the odd nights. Plan to have extra time for reading, reflection and dua then. One option is the 20-day plan above: finish your Khatm by the 20th, then spend the last ten nights rereading favourite surahs slowly, with meaning.
Ramadan for Families and Children
- Set a family goal, such as completing the Quran together with each person reading a Juz
- Give children a smaller goal, like Juz 'Amma or one short surah a day
- Make a "Quran chain" chart on the wall and add a link for every page read
- Teach children a few Ramadan duas, and review the daily duas they already know
Final Thoughts
Finishing the Quran in Ramadan is less about reading fast and more about planning well. Choose your goal, divide it across your five prayers, start building the habit now, and protect time in the last ten nights. Whether you complete one Khatm, two or half, a Ramadan spent with the Quran is a Ramadan well spent.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 20 pages a day, which is one Juz, completes the 604-page Mushaf in 30 days. Reading 4 pages after each of the five prayers achieves this.
It is not obligatory, but it is a beloved practice. Reading the Quran regularly with understanding matters more than speed.
Set a goal you can reach, such as half the Quran, and read with care. You can also listen to recitation to complete the rest while you read along.
Two to three months before is ideal. Build a daily reading habit early so that Ramadan increases it rather than starting it.
Scholars differ on reciting from memory during menses. Many women continue by listening to the Quran, reading translation and tafsir, and making dhikr and dua. Ask a trusted scholar about your situation.
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