Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1971

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1971. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 1971

4 February 1971Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1390 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Thursday
5 February 1971Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1390 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Friday
26 February 1971Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1391 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Friday
7 March 1971Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1391 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Sunday
7 May 1971Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1391 AHThe birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Friday
16 September 1971Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1391 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Thursday
4 October 1971Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1391 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Monday
20 October 1971First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1391 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Wednesday
15 November 1971Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1391 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Monday
19 November 1971Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1391 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Friday

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