Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1977

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1977. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 1977

2 March 1977Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1397 AHThe birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Wednesday
13 July 1977Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1397 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Wednesday
31 July 1977Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1397 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Sunday
15 August 1977First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1397 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Monday
10 September 1977Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1397 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Saturday
14 September 1977Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1397 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Wednesday
20 November 1977Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1397 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Sunday
21 November 1977Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1397 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Monday
11 December 1977Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1398 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Sunday
20 December 1977Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1398 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Tuesday

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