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Islamic dates · 2002

Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 2002

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 2002. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

Convert a date2002 in Hijri

10 dates

Observances in 2002

21 February 2002Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1422 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Thursday
22 February 2002Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1422 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Friday
15 March 2002Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1423 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Friday
24 March 2002Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1423 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Sunday
24 May 2002Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1423 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Friday
4 October 2002Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1423 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Friday
21 October 2002Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1423 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Monday
6 November 2002First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1423 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Wednesday
2 December 2002Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1423 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Monday
5 December 2002Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1423 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Thursday

Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.