Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1984

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1984. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 1984

28 April 1984Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1404 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Saturday
16 May 1984Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1404 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Wednesday
31 May 1984First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1404 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Thursday
26 June 1984Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1404 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Tuesday
30 June 1984Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1404 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Saturday
4 September 1984Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1404 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Tuesday
5 September 1984Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1404 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Wednesday
26 September 1984Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1405 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Wednesday
5 October 1984Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1405 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Friday
4 December 1984Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1405 AHThe birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Tuesday

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