Maha Navami 2027 falls on Friday, October 8, 2027 in Al Ahmadi. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 5:45 AM and sunset 5:24 PM.
India: Oct 9, 2027
Also known as: Mahanavami · Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja
Al Ahmadi timings
Date
Friday, October 8, 2027
Friday
Lunar date
Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Sunset
5:24 PM
Moonrise
1:24 PM
Moonset
11:59 PM
Shubh muhurat in Al Ahmadi
Abhijit Muhurat11:11 AM – 11:58 AM
Rahu Kaal — avoid10:07 AM – 11:35 AM
The tradition names no separate muhurat for this festival — it is observed through the day. Abhijit is the day’s generally auspicious window and Rahu Kaal the one to avoid.
Maha Navami is the ninth and final night of Sharad Navratri, closing the Goddess’s worship before Dussehra. In the south it is Ayudha Puja, the day tools and instruments are honoured.
How it is observed
Weapons, books, vehicles and machinery are cleaned, garlanded and left unused for the day. The Navratri fast is broken after the Kanya Pujan.
Maha Navami 2027 in Al Ahmadi is on Friday, October 8, 2027. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami.
Is Maha Navami 2027 on the same day in Al Ahmadi as in India?
No. Maha Navami is on Oct 8, 2027 in Al Ahmadi but Oct 9, 2027 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.
What else is Maha Navami called?
Maha Navami is also known as Mahanavami, Ayudha Puja, Saraswati Puja. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.