Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1985

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1985. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 1985

17 April 1985Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1405 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Wednesday
5 May 1985Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1405 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Sunday
20 May 1985First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1405 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Monday
15 June 1985Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1405 AHThe 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 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Wednesday
25 August 1985Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1405 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Sunday
26 August 1985Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1405 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Monday
15 September 1985Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1406 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Sunday
24 September 1985Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1406 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Tuesday
24 November 1985Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1406 AHThe 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.