Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1975

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1975. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 1975

13 January 1975Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1395 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Monday
22 January 1975Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1395 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Wednesday
24 March 1975Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1395 AHThe birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Monday
5 August 1975Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1395 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Tuesday
22 August 1975Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1395 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Friday
6 September 1975First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1395 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Saturday
2 October 1975Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1395 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Thursday
6 October 1975Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1395 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Monday
12 December 1975Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1395 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Friday
13 December 1975Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1395 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Saturday

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