To finish the Quran in Ramadan, read one para (juz) a day. There are 30 paras and Ramadan has 29 or 30 days, so one para a day completes a khatam. In the common 604-page Madani mushaf, that is about 20 pages a day, or roughly 4 pages after each of the five daily prayers.
The numbers behind the plans
The Quran has 114 surahs and is divided into 30 paras of roughly equal length. The standard 15-line Madani mushaf, printed widely around the world, has 604 pages, so each para is about 20 pages. Pakistani 16-line and 13-line mushafs have different page counts, so if you use one of those, think in paras rather than pages.
Next Ramadan is expected to run 29 days, from Tuesday, February 9, 2027. Because the month can be 29 days, it helps to build in a small buffer.
Plans at a glance
| Plan | Days | Paras a day | Pages a day | Pages after each prayer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One khatam, 1 para a day | 30 | 1 | 20 | 4 |
| One khatam in the last 20 days | 20 | 1.5 | 30 | 6 |
| Two khatams | 30 | 2 | 40 | 8.1 |
| Three khatams | 30 | 3 | 60 | 12.1 |
| One khatam in 29 days | 29 | 1.03 | 21 | 4.2 |
Page counts are rounded and based on the 604-page mushaf.
Plan 1: one para a day
This is the classic plan. Most people need 30 to 45 minutes to read a para at a steady pace in Arabic. If you can’t sit for that long, split it: half after Fajr and half after Isha, or a quarter after four of the prayers.
Plan 2: four pages after every prayer
Divide the day’s 20 pages by five prayers and you get 4 pages each, which takes most readers about 6 to 10 minutes. This works well for people with jobs or children, because the reading is tied to a habit you already have. If you miss one sitting, add those pages to the next.
Plan 3: two or three khatams
Many people aim for more than one completion. Two khatams means 2 paras or about 40 pages a day, which fits nicely with 8 pages after each prayer. Three khatams is 3 paras a day: a big commitment that suits people with more free time, such as students on holiday or retired family members.
Plan 4: follow the taraweeh
Many mosques in Pakistan complete the Quran in taraweeh, often reciting around one para a night, while some finish in 27 nights or sooner. You can read the next night’s portion during the day so you follow along when it is recited. Ask your mosque for its schedule.
Tips to stay on track
- Start before Ramadan. Reading a few pages a day in Sha’ban builds the habit.
- Use a tracker. Tick off each para on a sheet or a note on your phone.
- Read the translation too. If you understand Urdu, reading the meaning of a few verses a day makes the recitation more meaningful. Our Quran with Urdu translation shows both.
- Catch up early. Falling one para behind is easy to fix in a day; ten paras behind is hard.
- Use the last ten nights. Many people set aside extra time for the odd nights, when Laylatul Qadr is sought.
Women and the days of menstruation
Scholars differ on whether a woman may recite the Quran during her period. Many Hanafi scholars say she should not recite from memory or touch the mushaf, but may listen, read the translation and make dhikr. Others allow recitation. If this applies to you, plan to read more on other days, or ask a scholar you trust.
Where to start
Open Para 1 in our reader to begin, and use our list of all 30 paras to see where each one starts. You can count down the days on the Ramadan countdown.
Frequently asked questions
How many pages should I read a day to finish the Quran in Ramadan?
About 20 pages a day in the 604-page Madani mushaf, which is one para. That is about 4 pages after each of the five prayers.
How long does it take to read one para?
Most people take 30 to 45 minutes at a steady pace in Arabic. Fluent readers may be faster, while beginners may need an hour.
What if Ramadan is only 29 days?
Read slightly more on a few days, or start a day early by reading the first para on the night before the first fast.
Is it better to finish many times or read with understanding?
Both are rewarded. Many scholars encourage combining recitation with reading the meaning, even a few verses a day, rather than speed alone.