Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1993

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1993. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 1993

20 January 1993Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1413 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Wednesday
6 February 1993Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1413 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Saturday
22 February 1993First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1413 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Monday
20 March 1993Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1413 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Saturday
24 March 1993Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1413 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Wednesday
30 May 1993Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1413 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Sunday
31 May 1993Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1413 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Monday
21 June 1993Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1414 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Monday
30 June 1993Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1414 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Wednesday
29 August 1993Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1414 AHThe birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Sunday

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