10 dates
Observances in 2014
13 January 2014Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1435 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Monday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1435 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Monday
26 May 2014Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1435 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Monday
27 Rajab 1435 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Monday
13 June 2014Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1435 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Friday
15 Shaban 1435 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Friday
28 June 2014First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1435 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Saturday
1 Ramadan 1435 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Saturday
24 July 2014Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1435 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 1435 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
28 July 2014Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1435 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Monday
1 Shawwal 1435 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Monday
3 October 2014Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1435 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Friday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1435 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Friday
4 October 2014Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1435 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Saturday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1435 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Saturday
25 October 2014Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1436 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Saturday
1 Muharram 1436 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Saturday
3 November 2014Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1436 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Monday
10 Muharram 1436 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.