11 dates
Observances in 2009
7 January 2009Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1430 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Wednesday
10 Muharram 1430 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Wednesday
9 March 2009Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1430 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Monday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1430 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Monday
20 July 2009Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1430 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Monday
27 Rajab 1430 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Monday
6 August 2009Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1430 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Thursday
15 Shaban 1430 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Thursday
22 August 2009First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1430 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Saturday
1 Ramadan 1430 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Saturday
17 September 2009Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1430 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Thursday
27 Ramadan 1430 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Thursday
20 September 2009Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1430 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Sunday
1 Shawwal 1430 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Sunday
26 November 2009Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1430 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Thursday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1430 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Thursday
27 November 2009Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1430 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Friday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1430 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Friday
18 December 2009Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1431 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Friday
1 Muharram 1431 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Friday
27 December 2009Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1431 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Sunday
10 Muharram 1431 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Sunday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.