10 dates
Observances in 2011
15 February 2011Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1432 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Tuesday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1432 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Tuesday
29 June 2011Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1432 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Wednesday
27 Rajab 1432 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Wednesday
16 July 2011Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1432 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Saturday
15 Shaban 1432 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Saturday
1 August 2011First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1432 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Monday
1 Ramadan 1432 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Monday
27 August 2011Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1432 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 1432 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
30 August 2011Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1432 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Tuesday
1 Shawwal 1432 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Tuesday
5 November 2011Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1432 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Saturday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1432 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Saturday
6 November 2011Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1432 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Sunday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1432 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Sunday
26 November 2011Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1433 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Saturday
1 Muharram 1433 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Saturday
5 December 2011Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1433 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Monday
10 Muharram 1433 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Monday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.