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