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Islamic dates · 1979

Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1979

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1979. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

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10 dates

Observances in 1979

9 February 1979Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1399 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Friday
22 June 1979Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1399 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Friday
9 July 1979Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1399 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Monday
25 July 1979First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1399 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Wednesday
20 August 1979Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1399 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Monday
23 August 1979Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1399 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Thursday
30 October 1979Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1399 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Tuesday
31 October 1979Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1399 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Wednesday
20 November 1979Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1400 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Tuesday
29 November 1979Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1400 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Thursday

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