10 dates
Observances in 2019
3 April 2019Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1440 AH - The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Wednesday
27 Rajab 1440 AH - The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Wednesday
20 April 2019Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1440 AH - The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Saturday
15 Shaban 1440 AH - The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Saturday
6 May 2019First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1440 AH - The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Monday
1 Ramadan 1440 AH - The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Monday
1 June 2019Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1440 AH - The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Saturday
27 Ramadan 1440 AH - The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Saturday
4 June 2019Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1440 AH - The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Tuesday
1 Shawwal 1440 AH - The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Tuesday
10 August 2019Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1440 AH - The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Saturday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1440 AH - The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Saturday
11 August 2019Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1440 AH - The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Sunday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1440 AH - The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Sunday
31 August 2019Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1441 AH - The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Saturday
1 Muharram 1441 AH - The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Saturday
9 September 2019Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1441 AH - The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Monday
10 Muharram 1441 AH - The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Monday
9 November 2019Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1441 AH - The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Saturday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1441 AH - The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Saturday
Umm al-Qura civil dates - they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.