Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 2015

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 2015. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

11 dates

Observances in 2015

3 January 2015Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1436 AH - The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Saturday
16 May 2015Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1436 AH - The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Saturday
2 June 2015Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1436 AH - The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Tuesday
18 June 2015First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1436 AH - The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Thursday
14 July 2015Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1436 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
17 July 2015Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1436 AH - The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Friday
22 September 2015Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1436 AH - The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Tuesday
23 September 2015Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1436 AH - The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Wednesday
14 October 2015Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1437 AH - The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Wednesday
23 October 2015Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1437 AH - The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Friday
23 December 2015Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1437 AH - The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Wednesday

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