Karwa Chauth 2027 in the UK: Monday 18 October
Same day in India: Monday 18 October. Hindu date: Ashwin Krishna Chaturthi.
Moonrise in London, Monday 18 October
18:59 BST
Low in the north-east. The fast ends once you have seen the Moon.
The Moon climbs slowly, so behind houses and trees you may not see it until about 19:40 to 20:20 BST. An upstairs window facing north-east, or an open space, helps.
18:59 is the moonrise panchangs give: the centre of the Moon at the horizon. On an open, flat horizon its top edge can show from 18:51 BST. The fast begins at sunrise, 07:29 BST: have before then.
in London: Mon 18 Oct 13:22 BST to Tue 19 Oct 12:13 BST.
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Moonrise in Leicester, Monday 18 October
18:56 BST
Low in the north-east. The fast ends once you have seen the Moon.
The Moon climbs slowly, so behind houses and trees you may not see it until about 19:40 to 20:20 BST. An upstairs window facing north-east, or an open space, helps.
18:56 is the moonrise panchangs give: the centre of the Moon at the horizon. On an open, flat horizon its top edge can show from 18:48 BST. The fast begins at sunrise, 07:35 BST: have before then.
in Leicester: Mon 18 Oct 13:22 BST to Tue 19 Oct 12:13 BST.
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Moonrise in Birmingham, Monday 18 October
19:00 BST
Low in the north-east. The fast ends once you have seen the Moon.
The Moon climbs slowly, so behind houses and trees you may not see it until about 19:45 to 20:25 BST. An upstairs window facing north-east, or an open space, helps.
19:00 is the moonrise panchangs give: the centre of the Moon at the horizon. On an open, flat horizon its top edge can show from 18:52 BST. The fast begins at sunrise, 07:38 BST: have before then.
in Birmingham: Mon 18 Oct 13:22 BST to Tue 19 Oct 12:13 BST.
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Moonrise in Manchester, Monday 18 October
18:55 BST
Low in the north-east. The fast ends once you have seen the Moon.
The Moon climbs slowly, so behind houses and trees you may not see it until about 19:40 to 20:20 BST. An upstairs window facing north-east, or an open space, helps.
18:55 is the moonrise panchangs give: the centre of the Moon at the horizon. On an open, flat horizon its top edge can show from 18:47 BST. The fast begins at sunrise, 07:41 BST: have before then.
in Manchester: Mon 18 Oct 13:22 BST to Tue 19 Oct 12:13 BST.
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Traditions differ: Some UK temples keep Karwa Chauth on a different day.
If cloud hides the Moon
Traditions differ, so follow your family’s custom. Some families wait a little longer. Many offer (water) facing the Moon’s direction once moonrise time has passed. Some see the Moon on a video call with family where the sky is clear.
Breaking the fast gently
In many families the wife offers water to the Moon, looks at the Moon and then at her husband through a sieve, and he gives her the first sip of water and the first bite of food. Husbands who keep the fast too follow the same times.
- After a day without water, sip water slowly first.
- Start with something light, such as fruit, dates, a little sweet, lassi or soup, before the full meal. Go easy on fried and very sweet food at first.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding, diabetic, or on regular medicines? Ask your GP, midwife or pharmacist before a fast without water. Many families keep a fruit-and-water fast instead, or do the puja without fasting.
- If you feel faint, dizzy or confused during the day, drink water and eat something. Your health comes first.
General information, not medical advice.
The date in each city
| City | Date |
|---|---|
| London | Mon 18 Oct 2027 |
| Leicester | Mon 18 Oct 2027 |
| Birmingham | Mon 18 Oct 2027 |
| Manchester | Mon 18 Oct 2027 |
| New Delhi | Mon 18 Oct 2027 |
Chaturthi in force at moonrise.