Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 2012

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 2012. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 2012

4 February 2012Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1433 AH - The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Saturday
17 June 2012Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1433 AH - The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Sunday
5 July 2012Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1433 AH - The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Thursday
20 July 2012First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1433 AH - The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Friday
15 August 2012Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1433 AH - The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Wednesday
19 August 2012Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1433 AH - The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Sunday
25 October 2012Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1433 AH - The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Thursday
26 October 2012Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1433 AH - The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Friday
15 November 2012Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1434 AH - The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Thursday
24 November 2012Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1434 AH - The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Saturday

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