10 dates
Observances in 2012
4 February 2012Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1433 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Saturday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1433 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Saturday
17 June 2012Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1433 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Sunday
27 Rajab 1433 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Sunday
5 July 2012Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1433 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Thursday
15 Shaban 1433 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Thursday
20 July 2012First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1433 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Friday
1 Ramadan 1433 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Friday
15 August 2012Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1433 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Wednesday
27 Ramadan 1433 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Wednesday
19 August 2012Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1433 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Sunday
1 Shawwal 1433 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Sunday
25 October 2012Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1433 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Thursday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1433 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Thursday
26 October 2012Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1433 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Friday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1433 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Friday
15 November 2012Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1434 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Thursday
1 Muharram 1434 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Thursday
24 November 2012Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1434 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Saturday
10 Muharram 1434 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Saturday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.