11 dates
Observances in 1997
10 January 1997First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1417 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Friday
1 Ramadan 1417 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Friday
5 February 1997Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1417 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Wednesday
27 Ramadan 1417 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Wednesday
8 February 1997Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1417 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Saturday
1 Shawwal 1417 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Saturday
16 April 1997Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1417 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Wednesday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1417 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Wednesday
17 April 1997Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1417 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Thursday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1417 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Thursday
7 May 1997Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1418 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Wednesday
1 Muharram 1418 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Wednesday
16 May 1997Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1418 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Friday
10 Muharram 1418 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Friday
16 July 1997Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1418 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Wednesday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1418 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Wednesday
27 November 1997Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1418 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Thursday
27 Rajab 1418 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Thursday
15 December 1997Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1418 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Monday
15 Shaban 1418 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Monday
30 December 1997First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1418 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Tuesday
1 Ramadan 1418 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Tuesday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.