10 dates
Observances in 1998
25 January 1998Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1418 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Sunday
27 Ramadan 1418 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Sunday
29 January 1998Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1418 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Thursday
1 Shawwal 1418 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Thursday
6 April 1998Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1418 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Monday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1418 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Monday
7 April 1998Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1418 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Tuesday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1418 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Tuesday
27 April 1998Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1419 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Monday
1 Muharram 1419 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Monday
6 May 1998Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1419 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Wednesday
10 Muharram 1419 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Wednesday
6 July 1998Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1419 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Monday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1419 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Monday
16 November 1998Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1419 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Monday
27 Rajab 1419 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Monday
4 December 1998Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1419 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Friday
15 Shaban 1419 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Friday
19 December 1998First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1419 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Saturday
1 Ramadan 1419 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Saturday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.