10 dates
Observances in 1970
15 February 1970Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1389 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Sunday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1389 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Sunday
16 February 1970Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1389 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Monday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1389 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Monday
8 March 1970Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1390 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Sunday
1 Muharram 1390 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Sunday
17 March 1970Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1390 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Tuesday
10 Muharram 1390 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Tuesday
17 May 1970Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1390 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Sunday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1390 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Sunday
27 September 1970Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1390 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Sunday
27 Rajab 1390 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Sunday
15 October 1970Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1390 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Thursday
15 Shaban 1390 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Thursday
31 October 1970First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1390 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Saturday
1 Ramadan 1390 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Saturday
26 November 1970Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1390 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Thursday
27 Ramadan 1390 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Thursday
29 November 1970Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1390 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Sunday
1 Shawwal 1390 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Sunday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.