Mohini Ekadashi 2027 falls on Sunday, 16 May 2027, and in Dubai the fast is broken (parana) on Monday 17 May between 5:34 AM and 8:15 AM. The Ekadashi tithi runs from 4:47 PM on 15 May to 3:43 PM on 16 May. Mohini Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Mohini form and falls on the Ekadashi of the bright fortnight of Vaishakha.
Every time on this page is Gulf Standard Time for Dubai, and it holds for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman within a few minutes. Indian panchang apps show times about an hour and a half later on the clock, so use the UAE figures here when you plan your fast.
Mohini Ekadashi 2027 at a glance
- Vrat date: Sunday, 16 May 2027
- Ekadashi tithi begins (Dubai): 4:47 PM, 15 May 2027
- Ekadashi tithi ends (Dubai): 3:43 PM, 16 May 2027
- Parana (fast-breaking) time: Monday 17 May 2027, 5:34 AM to 8:15 AM
- Dwadashi ends: 2:58 PM on 17 May 2027
- Observed on: Vaishakha Shukla Ekadashi
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What is Mohini Ekadashi?
Mohini Ekadashi honours Lord Vishnu in his enchanting Mohini avatar. In the traditional account from the Puranas, Vishnu took the form of Mohini during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) to guide the nectar of immortality to the devas. The Ekadashi that follows in Vaishakha carries her name.
Devotees keep the day with fasting, prayer and quiet reflection. Many families read or listen to the Mohini Ekadashi Vrat Katha, and the day is seen as a time to set a steady intention for the weeks ahead, with devotion and self-discipline as the focus.
How to observe the Mohini Ekadashi vrat
The vrat begins at sunrise on 16 May and is broken after sunrise on 17 May, inside the parana window of 5:34 AM to 8:15 AM in Dubai. Because Dwadashi ends at 2:58 PM on 17 May, the parana window falls comfortably inside it.
- Bathe early on 16 May, wear clean clothes and take a simple sankalp for the fast.
- Place an image of Lord Vishnu or Lakshmi Narayana on a clean cloth and light a ghee lamp.
- Offer flowers, tulsi leaves, chandan and incense, and a little fruit as naivedyam.
- Recite the Vishnu Sahasranama, a few Vishnu mantras, or listen to the Vrat Katha.
- Close the evening with aarti using camphor, then keep the rest of the day calm and simple.
- On 17 May, bathe, offer a short prayer and break the fast between 5:34 AM and 8:15 AM.
Your family or community tradition always comes first. Fasting is a personal choice: some families keep a fruit-and-milk fast, some keep water only, and others simply avoid grains and beans. Anyone with a health condition, pregnant or elderly should follow their own doctor's advice and keep the fast in a form that suits them.
What you need
- An image of Lord Vishnu or Lakshmi Narayana
- A ghee lamp, wicks and incense
- Chandan for the tilak
- Camphor for the aarti
- Tulsi leaves, flowers and fruit for the offering
Pooja essentials are in our Pooja Samagri range, and the daily pooja collection covers lamps and plates.
The Mohini Ekadashi essentials
A lamp, tilak and camphor - the three things you will reach for first.
Mohini Ekadashi in the UAE
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman have many families who keep Ekadashi, often together with a Vishnu satsang or Sahasranama path. Programmes vary each year, so ask your local group or temple for its plans. For temple locations, see our guide to Hindu temples in the UAE.
Sunday is a working day for many UAE residents. The UAE work week runs Monday to Friday, so 16 May falls on a weekend day for most and the vrat is easy to keep at home. The parana on Monday 17 May opens at 5:34 AM, which suits an early prayer before the commute.
Lamps in apartments. Use a small diya on a metal plate, keep it away from curtains, and check your building rules on open flames and incense.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mohini Ekadashi 2027 in the UAE?
Sunday, 16 May 2027. The Ekadashi tithi runs from 4:47 PM on 15 May to 3:43 PM on 16 May in Dubai.
What is the Mohini Ekadashi parana time in Dubai?
Monday, 17 May 2027, between 5:34 AM and 8:15 AM. Dwadashi ends at 2:58 PM that day.
Why do the Dubai timings differ from Indian listings?
Tithi timings are calculated against local sunrise, and Gulf Standard Time is an hour and a half behind India. A time taken from an Indian listing will not match the UAE window, so use the Dubai figures given here.
Do the timings change for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or Ajman?
Only by a few minutes. The Dubai figure is the one to follow across the UAE.
Which deity is worshipped on Mohini Ekadashi?
Lord Vishnu, especially in his Mohini form, together with Goddess Lakshmi. Tulsi leaves are a traditional offering.
Do I have to fast completely?
No. Fasting is a personal choice and follows family tradition. Many people keep a light fruit-and-milk fast, and a calm puja with prayer is a complete way to mark the day. If you have a health condition, follow your doctor's advice.
Can I eat grains on Ekadashi?
Traditionally grains and beans are avoided on Ekadashi and eaten again at parana. Follow what your family practises.
Which month does Mohini Ekadashi fall in?
It is the Ekadashi of the bright (Shukla) fortnight of Vaishakha, which in 2027 falls in mid-May.
For every festival date with Dubai timings, visit the Divine Sansar Hindu Calendar.
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