10 dates
Observances in 2004
31 January 2004Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1424 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Saturday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1424 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Saturday
1 February 2004Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1424 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Sunday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1424 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Sunday
21 February 2004Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1425 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Saturday
1 Muharram 1425 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Saturday
1 March 2004Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1425 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Monday
10 Muharram 1425 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Monday
1 May 2004Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1425 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Saturday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1425 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Saturday
12 September 2004Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1425 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Sunday
27 Rajab 1425 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Sunday
29 September 2004Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1425 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Wednesday
15 Shaban 1425 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Wednesday
15 October 2004First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1425 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Friday
1 Ramadan 1425 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Friday
10 November 2004Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1425 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 1425 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
14 November 2004Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1425 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Sunday
1 Shawwal 1425 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.