10 dates
Observances in 1973
13 January 1973Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1392 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Saturday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1392 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Saturday
14 January 1973Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1392 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Sunday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1392 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Sunday
4 February 1973Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1393 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Sunday
1 Muharram 1393 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Sunday
13 February 1973Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1393 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Tuesday
10 Muharram 1393 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Tuesday
15 April 1973Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1393 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Sunday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1393 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Sunday
25 August 1973Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1393 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Saturday
27 Rajab 1393 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Saturday
12 September 1973Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1393 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Wednesday
15 Shaban 1393 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Wednesday
27 September 1973First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1393 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Thursday
1 Ramadan 1393 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Thursday
23 October 1973Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1393 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Tuesday
27 Ramadan 1393 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Tuesday
27 October 1973Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1393 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Saturday
1 Shawwal 1393 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Saturday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.