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