11 dates
Observances in 2008
10 January 2008Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1429 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Thursday
1 Muharram 1429 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Thursday
19 January 2008Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1429 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Saturday
10 Muharram 1429 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Saturday
20 March 2008Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1429 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Thursday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1429 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Thursday
30 July 2008Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1429 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Wednesday
27 Rajab 1429 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Wednesday
16 August 2008Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1429 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Saturday
15 Shaban 1429 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Saturday
1 September 2008First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1429 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Monday
1 Ramadan 1429 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Monday
27 September 2008Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1429 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Saturday
27 Ramadan 1429 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Saturday
1 October 2008Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1429 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Wednesday
1 Shawwal 1429 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Wednesday
7 December 2008Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1429 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Sunday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1429 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Sunday
8 December 2008Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1429 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Monday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1429 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Monday
29 December 2008Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1430 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Monday
1 Muharram 1430 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Monday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.