Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1973

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1973. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 1973

13 January 1973Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1392 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Saturday
14 January 1973Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1392 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Sunday
4 February 1973Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1393 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Sunday
13 February 1973Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1393 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Tuesday
15 April 1973Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1393 AHThe birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Sunday
25 August 1973Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1393 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Saturday
12 September 1973Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1393 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Wednesday
27 September 1973First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1393 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Thursday
23 October 1973Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1393 AHThe 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 AHThe 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.