Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1989

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1989. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 1989

5 March 1989Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1409 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Sunday
22 March 1989Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1409 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Wednesday
7 April 1989First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1409 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Friday
3 May 1989Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1409 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Wednesday
6 May 1989Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1409 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Saturday
12 July 1989Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1409 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Wednesday
13 July 1989Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1409 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Thursday
2 August 1989Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1410 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Wednesday
11 August 1989Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1410 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Friday
11 October 1989Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1410 AHThe birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Wednesday

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