10 dates
Observances in 2007
20 January 2007Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1428 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Saturday
1 Muharram 1428 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Saturday
29 January 2007Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1428 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Monday
10 Muharram 1428 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Monday
31 March 2007Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1428 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Saturday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1428 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Saturday
10 August 2007Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1428 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Friday
27 Rajab 1428 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Friday
28 August 2007Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1428 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Tuesday
15 Shaban 1428 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Tuesday
13 September 2007First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1428 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Thursday
1 Ramadan 1428 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Thursday
9 October 2007Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1428 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Tuesday
27 Ramadan 1428 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Tuesday
13 October 2007Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1428 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Saturday
1 Shawwal 1428 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Saturday
19 December 2007Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1428 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Wednesday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1428 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Wednesday
20 December 2007Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1428 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Thursday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1428 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Thursday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.