Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1972

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1972. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 1972

25 January 1972Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1391 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Tuesday
26 January 1972Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1391 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Wednesday
16 February 1972Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1392 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Wednesday
25 February 1972Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1392 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Friday
25 April 1972Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1392 AHThe birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Tuesday
5 September 1972Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1392 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Tuesday
22 September 1972Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1392 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Friday
8 October 1972First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1392 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Sunday
3 November 1972Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1392 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Friday
7 November 1972Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1392 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Tuesday

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