How to Finish the Quran in Ramadan: A 30-Day Reading Plan

To finish the Quran in Ramadan, read one juz a day, which is about 20 pages of the standard 604-page Mushaf, and split it across the day, for example four pages after each of the five prayers. Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around 8 February, depending on moon sighting, so start preparing a few weeks ahead.

The maths of a 30-day completion

• The Quran has 30 juz. One juz a day finishes it in 30 days.
• The common 604-page Mushaf gives roughly 20 pages per juz.
• Four pages after each of the five daily prayers is 20 pages a day.

Some Ramadans have 29 days, depending on the moon. If so, a few days of reading slightly more, or a slightly longer last-night session, makes up the difference. Our Quran reading planner works out a schedule for you based on your start date and pace.

How long will a juz take you?

This depends entirely on your reading speed. As a rough guide, many people take somewhere between 30 and 60 minutes per juz, and slower or newer readers take longer. Time yourself reading five pages and multiply. If one juz a day takes more time than you can spare, adjust the plan instead of forcing it.

A sample daily split

• After Fajr: 4 pages.
• After Dhuhr: 4 pages.
• After Asr: 4 pages.
• After Maghrib or before Isha: 4 pages.
• After Isha or in Taraweeh time: 4 pages.

Work, school and fasting energy change the shape of the day, so move the blocks around to suit you. If you are reading and listening to Taraweeh, you can count that towards your goal.

Finishing is a worthy aim, but how you read matters as much as how much. Many scholars encourage reading slowly and carefully, with attention to pronunciation, and not simply racing to the end. If you already know Tajweed, apply it. If you are still learning, read at a pace where you can stay accurate, and ask a teacher to listen to a sample page. Some readers also listen to a recitation while following the text, which helps with pace and pronunciation.

Options if 30 days is too much

• Finish in 40 days: about 15 pages a day, carrying over a few days after Ramadan.
• Finish in 60 days: about 10 pages a day, aiming for the end of the following month.
• Read a fixed amount and read well: if you are still learning to read, a smaller daily portion with correct pronunciation is more valuable than rushing a full completion.

Many scholars encourage reading with care and understanding, not just speed. If you are unsure what suits your situation, ask a scholar or teacher you trust.

It is easiest to plan backwards from your expected start date. With Ramadan 2027 expected around 8 February, count back a few weeks and decide when you will begin your trial week, and when you will adjust your sleep, meals and work to make room for reading. Put your reading blocks in your calendar next to the prayer times, and check the final date once the moon has been sighted. The planner can recalculate the plan if the start date moves by a day.

Preparing before Ramadan

• Test your pace now. Read five pages daily for a week and see how it feels.
• Pick one Mushaf. A familiar copy speeds up reading.
• Plan sleep and meals. A tired reader slows down.
• Brush up your reading. If you are still hesitant with the letters, an 8-week plan to read before Ramadan can help, as can Ramadan Quran classes.

Many people like to read more in the last ten nights of Ramadan. If that is your plan, build a small buffer earlier by reading a couple of extra pages when you can, so the final days are not rushed. If you reach the end early, you might return to the beginning, revise your favourite surahs or spend extra time reflecting on the meanings with a translation.

Staying on track

Missing a day is common. Rather than panic, add a few extra pages across the next days. Tick off each juz as you go, and keep your plan visible. Some families read together after Iftar, which makes it easier to keep going. If children are taking part, our guide on preparing your child for Ramadan offers ideas.

If you want a teacher alongside

If your reading is slow or you want your recitation checked, a short weekly lesson can help. Classes run Monday to Friday and cost $4 for 30 minutes, $9 for 60 minutes or $15 for 90 minutes. You can book a free trial class with no card required.

Frequently asked questions

How many pages a day to finish the Quran in Ramadan?

About 20 pages a day, one juz, in a standard 604-page Mushaf. Splitting this into four pages after each of the five prayers is a common approach.

When does Ramadan 2027 start?

It is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, but the exact date depends on moon sighting in your location.

What if I cannot read a whole juz in a day?

Spread the reading over 40 or 60 days, or read a smaller portion with careful pronunciation. Reading well matters more than finishing quickly.