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Islamic dates · 1976

Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1976

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1976. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

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12 dates

Observances in 1976

2 January 1976Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1396 AH - The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Friday
11 January 1976Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1396 AH - The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Sunday
12 March 1976Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1396 AH - The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Friday
24 July 1976Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1396 AH - The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Saturday
11 August 1976Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1396 AH - The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Wednesday
26 August 1976First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1396 AH - The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Thursday
21 September 1976Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1396 AH - The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Tuesday
24 September 1976Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1396 AH - The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Friday
30 November 1976Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1396 AH - The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Tuesday
1 December 1976Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1396 AH - The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Wednesday
22 December 1976Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1397 AH - The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Wednesday
31 December 1976Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1397 AH - The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Friday

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