10 dates
Observances in 1980
29 January 1980Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1400 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Tuesday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1400 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Tuesday
10 June 1980Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1400 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Tuesday
27 Rajab 1400 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Tuesday
27 June 1980Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1400 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Friday
15 Shaban 1400 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Friday
13 July 1980First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1400 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Sunday
1 Ramadan 1400 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Sunday
8 August 1980Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1400 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Friday
27 Ramadan 1400 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Friday
11 August 1980Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1400 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Monday
1 Shawwal 1400 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Monday
18 October 1980Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1400 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Saturday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1400 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Saturday
19 October 1980Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1400 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Sunday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1400 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Sunday
8 November 1980Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1401 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Saturday
1 Muharram 1401 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Saturday
17 November 1980Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1401 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Monday
10 Muharram 1401 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Monday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.