11 dates
Observances in 2015
3 January 2015Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1436 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Saturday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1436 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Saturday
16 May 2015Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1436 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Saturday
27 Rajab 1436 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Saturday
2 June 2015Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1436 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Tuesday
15 Shaban 1436 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Tuesday
18 June 2015First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1436 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Thursday
1 Ramadan 1436 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Thursday
14 July 2015Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1436 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Tuesday
27 Ramadan 1436 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Tuesday
17 July 2015Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1436 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Friday
1 Shawwal 1436 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Friday
22 September 2015Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1436 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Tuesday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1436 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Tuesday
23 September 2015Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1436 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Wednesday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1436 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Wednesday
14 October 2015Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1437 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Wednesday
1 Muharram 1437 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Wednesday
23 October 2015Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1437 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Friday
10 Muharram 1437 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Friday
23 December 2015Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1437 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Wednesday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1437 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Wednesday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.