Ramadan is the month of the Quran. Many Muslims set the intention to complete a full recitation, a khatm, during the blessed month. Yet every year, plenty of us start strong and fall behind by the second week. The good news is that with a simple, realistic plan, finishing is very achievable.
The month of Ramadan is that in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion.
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to moon sighting, so there is time to prepare now. If you would like a teacher's support through the month, take a look at our Ramadan Quran classes.
The simple maths: one juz a day
The Quran is divided into 30 juz, which fits neatly into a 30-day month. In the common 15-line Madani Mushaf, the Quran has 604 pages, so each juz is roughly 20 pages.
Twenty pages in one sitting can feel daunting. Split across the five daily prayers, it becomes about four pages after each salah, which for a fluent reader takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes each time.
The four-pages-after-each-prayer plan
- After Fajr: 4 pages, while the house is quiet and the mind is fresh.
- After Dhuhr: 4 pages, during a lunch break or a quiet moment at home.
- After Asr: 4 pages, before iftar preparations begin.
- After Maghrib: 4 pages, once you have broken your fast.
- After Isha: 4 pages, before or after Taraweeh.
If you keep to this pattern, you will complete one juz each day and the whole Quran by the end of the month, in sha Allah.
Prepare in the weeks before Ramadan
A little preparation makes the first few days much smoother, especially if you have not read regularly for a while:
- Start reading a few pages a day in Sha'ban to rebuild your fluency and stamina.
- Choose one Mushaf and keep it somewhere you will see it after every prayer.
- Mark where each day's juz begins and ends, so you never have to search.
- Tell your family your goal, so they can support you and protect your reading time.
If you fall behind
Missing a day does not mean the plan has failed. Avoid trying to catch up on everything at once, which can feel overwhelming. Instead:
- Add one or two extra pages to each sitting for the next few days.
- Use weekends or days off for a longer catch-up session.
- Listen to a recitation while following along in the Mushaf on your commute.
- Remember that a sincere effort is valuable even if you do not reach the final page.
Tarteel: quality over speed
It is tempting to rush to keep up, but the Quran is meant to be recited with care.
And recite the Quran with measured recitation.
Measured recitation, tarteel, means giving each letter its right and observing the rules of Tajweed. If you are unsure of the basics, our guide to Tajweed rules for beginners is a good place to start. It is far better to recite fewer pages correctly than many pages carelessly.
Add understanding
Alongside your recitation, try reading the translation of a few verses each day, perhaps the ones from your Fajr sitting. Even five minutes of reflection makes the month more meaningful. Our Quran translation and Islamic studies course can help if you want to go deeper.
Plans for beginners who cannot finish
Not everyone can read 20 pages a day, and that is absolutely fine. If you are still building fluency, choose a goal you can keep for the whole month:
- Half a juz a day (10 pages): complete half the Quran in Ramadan, and the rest in the following month.
- Five pages a day: one page after each prayer, about a quarter of the Quran over the month.
- One page a day: a gentle, steady habit that can continue long after Ramadan.
- Juz Amma with meaning: read and understand the short surahs you recite in salah.
A Ramadan Quran plan for kids
Children do not need to finish the whole Quran to have a wonderful Ramadan. The aim is to help them love the Quran and build a routine. Ideas that work well:
- Young children: learn one short surah a week from Juz Amma, or complete a few Noorani Qaida lessons.
- Confident readers: one or two pages a day, or a ruku after Maghrib with the family.
- Older children and teens: a quarter or half juz a day, with a goal of completing a khatm over Ramadan and the months after.
- Everyone: a Ramadan chart on the fridge, with a sticker for every day's reading.
For more ideas that carry on after Eid, read our guide to building a daily Quran habit for kids.
Get support this Ramadan
A teacher can keep you accountable, correct your recitation and help you set a goal that suits you. At Al-Bari Quran Academy, we offer live one-on-one classes on Zoom or Skype for children and adults across the UK, USA and Australia, scheduled in your local time zone, with male and female teachers. Explore our Ramadan Quran classes and start with a free 3-day trial, no payment details required.
Frequently asked questions
How many pages a day do I need to read to finish the Quran in Ramadan?
In the 15-line Madani Mushaf, the Quran has 604 pages, so you need about 20 pages a day, or one juz, to finish in 30 days. Splitting this into roughly four pages after each of the five daily prayers makes it manageable.
What if Ramadan only lasts 29 days?
Build in a buffer. Read an extra page or two on some days, or start a few days before Ramadan, so you can still finish if the month ends after 29 days.
Is it better to read quickly to finish or slowly with Tajweed?
The Quran instructs us to recite with measured recitation (Quran 73:4). Reciting correctly with Tajweed is more important than speed. If 20 pages a day is too much to read properly, choose a smaller goal and keep it consistent.
How can children take part in a Ramadan Quran plan?
Set age-appropriate goals: young children can learn a short surah each week or continue their Qaida, while older children might read one or two pages a day. A sticker chart and a short family Quran time after iftar keep them motivated.