Quick answer
The Rawdah has its own timetable in Ramadan, announced shortly before the month, so the 2027 times are not out yet. In Ramadan 2026 men visited from 11:20 am to 8:00 pm and 2:00 to 5:00 am, and women from 6:00 to 11:00 am and 11:00 pm to 1:40 am; in the last ten nights women had only the morning window. Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around 8 February. Every visit still needs a free Nusuk permit.
Last checked 2 November 2026. The authorities change Rawdah rules from time to time, so check Nusuk for your dates.
Last Ramadan's schedule (2026)
Expect a similar pattern in 2027, but plan with the times Nusuk shows once the Ramadan 1448 schedule is announced. We update this page when it is.
| Who | First 20 days | Last 10 nights |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 11:20 am–8:00 pm and 2:00–5:00 am | 11:20 am–8:00 pm, 11:00 pm–midnight and 2:00–5:00 am |
| Women | 6:00–11:00 am and 11:00 pm–1:40 am | 6:00–11:00 am only |
Why Ramadan slots are so hard to get
- Sha'ban, the month before Ramadan, is usually the busiest month for Rawdah visits, and Ramadan follows close behind.
- The last ten nights bring the most pilgrims to Madinah, and in 2026 women had only one window a day then.
- A booked permit is allowed once every 365 days, so many pilgrims save theirs for Ramadan.
Sources: Gulf News: Sha'ban is the year's peak month for Rawdah visits; Siasat Daily (6 Dec 2025), reporting the General Authority for the Two Holy Mosques: timings, once every 365 days, Instant Track, wheelchairs, Gate 37
How to plan a Ramadan Rawdah visit
- Fix your Madinah dates early and check Nusuk as soon as they are set, then again when the Ramadan schedule is announced.
- If the women in your family want to go, try for the first 20 days, when they had two windows a day last year.
- Keep a night of flexibility in Madinah if you can.
- Near the mosque, try Nusuk's Instant Track for a same-day slot when there is space.
- Remember you can pray anywhere else in Al-Masjid an-Nabawi without a permit.
When is Ramadan 2027?
By the Umm al-Qura calendar, Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, with the last ten nights from about 28 February and Eid al-Fitr around 9 or 10 March. The start depends on the moon sighting, so confirm closer to the time.
The permit is free
Slots full, or booking for parents or a group?
You can book the Rawdah yourself for free in Nusuk. If you'd rather not keep refreshing, our team watches for slots and books men's and women's windows inside your Madinah stay. You pay our fee only once a slot is confirmed.
Not sure when you can go? Try the free Rawdah planner to see every window inside your Madinah dates. Leading a group of 10 or more? Rawdah help for groups.
Questions
What are the Rawdah timings in Ramadan 2027?
Not announced yet. In Ramadan 2026 men visited from 11:20 am to 8:00 pm and 2:00 to 5:00 am, and women from 6:00 to 11:00 am and 11:00 pm to 1:40 am. We update this page when the 2027 schedule is published.
Can women visit the Rawdah in the last ten nights of Ramadan?
In 2026, yes, but only in the morning window from 6:00 to 11:00 am. If you can, plan a women's visit in the first 20 days, when there were two windows a day.
Is the Rawdah permit free in Ramadan?
Yes. The permit is free all year, including Ramadan, and is booked in the Nusuk app or website. Never pay anyone for the permit itself.
Can I go to the Rawdah more than once in Ramadan?
Usually not by booking: a booked permit is allowed once every 365 days. Nusuk's Instant Track near the mosque can sometimes give another visit when there is space.
Go deeper
More Rawdah guides
- Timings for men & womenRawdah timings for men and women (2026–27)
- How to book on NusukHow to book a Rawdah permit on Nusuk, step by step
- Rules 2026–27Rawdah rules 2026–27: what is official and what is still unclear
Sources
- Saudi Press Agency (19 Feb 2026): Prophet's Mosque announces Ramadan visiting hours for Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah (official)
- Gulf News: Sha'ban is the year's peak month for Rawdah visits (reported)
- Siasat Daily (6 Dec 2025), reporting the General Authority for the Two Holy Mosques: timings, once every 365 days, Instant Track, wheelchairs, Gate 37 (reported)
- Ministry of Hajj and Umrah: Rawdah permit e-service (free, Nusuk; updated 19 Oct 2026) (official)