10 dates
Observances in 1981
18 January 1981Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1401 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Sunday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1401 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Sunday
31 May 1981Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1401 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Sunday
27 Rajab 1401 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Sunday
17 June 1981Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1401 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Wednesday
15 Shaban 1401 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Wednesday
2 July 1981First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1401 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Thursday
1 Ramadan 1401 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Thursday
28 July 1981Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1401 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Tuesday
27 Ramadan 1401 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Tuesday
1 August 1981Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1401 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Saturday
1 Shawwal 1401 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Saturday
7 October 1981Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1401 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Wednesday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1401 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Wednesday
8 October 1981Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1401 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Thursday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1401 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Thursday
28 October 1981Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1402 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Wednesday
1 Muharram 1402 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Wednesday
6 November 1981Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1402 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Friday
10 Muharram 1402 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Friday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.