10 dates
Observances in 1978
19 February 1978Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1398 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Sunday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1398 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Sunday
2 July 1978Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1398 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Sunday
27 Rajab 1398 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Sunday
20 July 1978Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1398 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Thursday
15 Shaban 1398 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Thursday
5 August 1978First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1398 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Saturday
1 Ramadan 1398 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Saturday
31 August 1978Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1398 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Thursday
27 Ramadan 1398 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Thursday
3 September 1978Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1398 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Sunday
1 Shawwal 1398 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Sunday
9 November 1978Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1398 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Thursday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1398 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Thursday
10 November 1978Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1398 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Friday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1398 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Friday
1 December 1978Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1399 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Friday
1 Muharram 1399 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Friday
10 December 1978Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1399 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Sunday
10 Muharram 1399 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Sunday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.