Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1975

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1975. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 1975

13 January 1975Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1395 AH - The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Monday
22 January 1975Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1395 AH - The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Wednesday
24 March 1975Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1395 AH - The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Monday
5 August 1975Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1395 AH - The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Tuesday
22 August 1975Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1395 AH - The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Friday
6 September 1975First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1395 AH - The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Saturday
2 October 1975Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1395 AH - The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Thursday
6 October 1975Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1395 AH - The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Monday
12 December 1975Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1395 AH - The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Friday
13 December 1975Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1395 AH - The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Saturday

Umm al-Qura civil dates - they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.