10 dates
Observances in 2001
4 March 2001Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1421 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Sunday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1421 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Sunday
5 March 2001Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1421 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Monday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1421 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Monday
26 March 2001Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1422 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Monday
1 Muharram 1422 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Monday
4 April 2001Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1422 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Wednesday
10 Muharram 1422 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Wednesday
4 June 2001Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1422 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Monday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1422 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Monday
14 October 2001Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1422 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Sunday
27 Rajab 1422 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Sunday
31 October 2001Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1422 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Wednesday
15 Shaban 1422 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Wednesday
16 November 2001First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1422 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Friday
1 Ramadan 1422 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Friday
12 December 2001Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1422 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 1422 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
16 December 2001Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1422 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Sunday
1 Shawwal 1422 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Sunday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.