Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 1995

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 1995. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 1995

16 January 1995Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1415 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Monday
31 January 1995First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1415 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Tuesday
26 February 1995Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1415 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Sunday
2 March 1995Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1415 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Thursday
8 May 1995Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1415 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Monday
9 May 1995Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1415 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Tuesday
30 May 1995Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1416 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Tuesday
8 June 1995Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1416 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Thursday
8 August 1995Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1416 AHThe birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Tuesday
19 December 1995Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1416 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Tuesday

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