11 dates
Observances in 1996
6 January 1996Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1416 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Saturday
15 Shaban 1416 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Saturday
21 January 1996First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1416 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Sunday
1 Ramadan 1416 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Sunday
16 February 1996Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1416 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 1416 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
19 February 1996Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1416 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Monday
1 Shawwal 1416 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Monday
26 April 1996Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1416 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Friday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1416 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Friday
27 April 1996Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1416 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Saturday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1416 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Saturday
18 May 1996Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1417 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Saturday
1 Muharram 1417 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Saturday
27 May 1996Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1417 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Monday
10 Muharram 1417 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Monday
27 July 1996Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1417 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Saturday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1417 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Saturday
8 December 1996Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1417 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Sunday
27 Rajab 1417 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Sunday
25 December 1996Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1417 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Wednesday
15 Shaban 1417 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Wednesday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.