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