10 dates
Observances in 1999
14 January 1999Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1419 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Thursday
27 Ramadan 1419 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Thursday
18 January 1999Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1419 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Monday
1 Shawwal 1419 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Monday
26 March 1999Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1419 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Friday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1419 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Friday
27 March 1999Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1419 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Saturday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1419 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Saturday
17 April 1999Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1420 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Saturday
1 Muharram 1420 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Saturday
26 April 1999Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1420 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Monday
10 Muharram 1420 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Monday
26 June 1999Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1420 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Saturday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1420 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Saturday
5 November 1999Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1420 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Friday
27 Rajab 1420 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Friday
23 November 1999Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1420 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Tuesday
15 Shaban 1420 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Tuesday
9 December 1999First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1420 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Thursday
1 Ramadan 1420 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Thursday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.