Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1991

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1991. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 1991

11 February 1991Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1411 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Monday
1 March 1991Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1411 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Friday
17 March 1991First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1411 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Sunday
12 April 1991Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1411 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Friday
15 April 1991Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1411 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Monday
21 June 1991Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1411 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Friday
22 June 1991Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1411 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Saturday
12 July 1991Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1412 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Friday
21 July 1991Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1412 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Sunday
20 September 1991Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1412 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.