Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1987

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1987. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 1987

27 March 1987Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1407 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Friday
13 April 1987Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1407 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Monday
29 April 1987First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1407 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Wednesday
25 May 1987Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1407 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Monday
28 May 1987Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1407 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Thursday
3 August 1987Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1407 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Monday
4 August 1987Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1407 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Tuesday
25 August 1987Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1408 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Tuesday
3 September 1987Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1408 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Thursday
3 November 1987Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1408 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.