The International Astronomical Center has released its projections for the start of Ramadan 1448 AH, indicating that astronomical calculations point to Monday, February 8, 2027, as the first day of the holy month. The center noted that the central conjunction is expected to occur on Saturday, February 6, 2027, at 15:56 UTC. While these calculations follow the global Islamic calendar based on visibility criteria, the center emphasized that these are scientific estimations. The final official announcement remains subject to the lunar sighting procedures conducted by the relevant religious authorities in each Muslim country. Additionally, based on these projections, Eid al-Fitr is expected to fall on either March 9 or March 10, 2027, depending on whether the month of Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days.