Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1983

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1983. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 1983

10 May 1983Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1403 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Tuesday
27 May 1983Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1403 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Friday
12 June 1983First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1403 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Sunday
8 July 1983Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1403 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Friday
11 July 1983Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1403 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Monday
16 September 1983Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1403 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Friday
17 September 1983Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1403 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Saturday
7 October 1983Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1404 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Friday
16 October 1983Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1404 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Sunday
16 December 1983Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1404 AHThe birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Friday

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