10 dates
Observances in 2013
24 January 2013Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1434 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Thursday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1434 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Thursday
6 June 2013Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1434 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Thursday
27 Rajab 1434 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Thursday
24 June 2013Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1434 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Monday
15 Shaban 1434 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Monday
9 July 2013First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1434 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Tuesday
1 Ramadan 1434 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Tuesday
4 August 2013Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1434 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Sunday
27 Ramadan 1434 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Sunday
8 August 2013Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1434 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Thursday
1 Shawwal 1434 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Thursday
14 October 2013Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1434 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Monday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1434 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Monday
15 October 2013Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1434 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Tuesday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1434 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Tuesday
4 November 2013Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1435 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Monday
1 Muharram 1435 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Monday
13 November 2013Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1435 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Wednesday
10 Muharram 1435 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Wednesday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.