10 dates
Observances in 2018
13 April 2018Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1439 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Friday
27 Rajab 1439 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Friday
1 May 2018Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1439 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Tuesday
15 Shaban 1439 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Tuesday
16 May 2018First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1439 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Wednesday
1 Ramadan 1439 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Wednesday
11 June 2018Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1439 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Monday
27 Ramadan 1439 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Monday
15 June 2018Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1439 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Friday
1 Shawwal 1439 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Friday
20 August 2018Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1439 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Monday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1439 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Monday
21 August 2018Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1439 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Tuesday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1439 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Tuesday
11 September 2018Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1440 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Tuesday
1 Muharram 1440 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Tuesday
20 September 2018Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1440 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Thursday
10 Muharram 1440 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Thursday
20 November 2018Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1440 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Tuesday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1440 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Tuesday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.