Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1974

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1974. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

12 dates

Observances in 1974

2 January 1974Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1393 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Wednesday
3 January 1974Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1393 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Thursday
24 January 1974Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1394 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Thursday
2 February 1974Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1394 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Saturday
4 April 1974Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1394 AHThe birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Thursday
15 August 1974Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1394 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Thursday
1 September 1974Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1394 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Sunday
17 September 1974First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1394 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Tuesday
13 October 1974Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1394 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Sunday
16 October 1974Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1394 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Wednesday
22 December 1974Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1394 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Sunday
23 December 1974Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1394 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Monday

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