10 dates
Observances in 1985
17 April 1985Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1405 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Wednesday
27 Rajab 1405 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Wednesday
5 May 1985Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1405 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Sunday
15 Shaban 1405 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Sunday
20 May 1985First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1405 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Monday
1 Ramadan 1405 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Monday
15 June 1985Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1405 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Saturday
27 Ramadan 1405 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Saturday
19 June 1985Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1405 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Wednesday
1 Shawwal 1405 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Wednesday
25 August 1985Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1405 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Sunday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1405 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Sunday
26 August 1985Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1405 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Monday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1405 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Monday
15 September 1985Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1406 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Sunday
1 Muharram 1406 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Sunday
24 September 1985Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1406 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Tuesday
10 Muharram 1406 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Tuesday
24 November 1985Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1406 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Sunday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1406 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Sunday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.