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