What we track
The observances
1 MuharramIslamic New Year
The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Major
The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Major
10 MuharramDay of Ashura
The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Major
The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Major
12 Rabi al-AwwalMawlid an-Nabi
The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Major
The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Major
27 RajabIsra and Miraj
The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
15 ShabanMid-Shaban
The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
1 RamadanFirst day of Ramadan
The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Major
The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Major
27 RamadanLaylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
1 ShawwalEid al-Fitr
The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Major
The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Major
9 Dhu al-HijjahDay of Arafah
The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Major
The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Major
10 Dhu al-HijjahEid al-Adha
The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Major
The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Major