12 dates
Observances in 2006
9 January 2006Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1426 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Monday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1426 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Monday
10 January 2006Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1426 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Tuesday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1426 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Tuesday
31 January 2006Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1427 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Tuesday
1 Muharram 1427 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Tuesday
9 February 2006Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1427 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Thursday
10 Muharram 1427 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Thursday
10 April 2006Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1427 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Monday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1427 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Monday
21 August 2006Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1427 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Monday
27 Rajab 1427 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Monday
8 September 2006Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1427 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Friday
15 Shaban 1427 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Friday
24 September 2006First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1427 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Sunday
1 Ramadan 1427 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Sunday
20 October 2006Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1427 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Friday
27 Ramadan 1427 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Friday
23 October 2006Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1427 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Monday
1 Shawwal 1427 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Monday
30 December 2006Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1427 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Saturday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1427 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Saturday
31 December 2006Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1427 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Sunday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1427 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Sunday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.