Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 2003

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 2003. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 2003

10 February 2003Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1423 AH - The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Monday
11 February 2003Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1423 AH - The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Tuesday
4 March 2003Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1424 AH - The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Tuesday
13 March 2003Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1424 AH - The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Thursday
13 May 2003Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1424 AH - The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Tuesday
24 September 2003Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1424 AH - The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Wednesday
11 October 2003Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1424 AH - The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Saturday
26 October 2003First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1424 AH - The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Sunday
21 November 2003Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1424 AH - The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Friday
25 November 2003Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1424 AH - The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Tuesday

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