Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1986

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1986. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 1986

6 April 1986Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1406 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Sunday
24 April 1986Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1406 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Thursday
9 May 1986First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1406 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Friday
4 June 1986Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1406 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Wednesday
8 June 1986Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1406 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Sunday
14 August 1986Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1406 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Thursday
15 August 1986Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1406 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Friday
5 September 1986Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1407 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Friday
14 September 1986Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1407 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Sunday
14 November 1986Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1407 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.