Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1988

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1988. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 1988

15 March 1988Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1408 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Tuesday
2 April 1988Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1408 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Saturday
17 April 1988First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1408 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Sunday
13 May 1988Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1408 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Friday
16 May 1988Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1408 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Monday
22 July 1988Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1408 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Friday
23 July 1988Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1408 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Saturday
13 August 1988Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1409 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Saturday
22 August 1988Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1409 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Monday
22 October 1988Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1409 AHThe birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Saturday

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