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