10 dates
Observances in 2023
18 February 2023Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1444 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Saturday
27 Rajab 1444 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Saturday
7 March 2023Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1444 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Tuesday
15 Shaban 1444 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Tuesday
23 March 2023First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1444 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Thursday
1 Ramadan 1444 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Thursday
18 April 2023Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1444 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 1444 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
21 April 2023Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1444 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Friday
1 Shawwal 1444 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Friday
27 June 2023Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Tuesday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Tuesday
28 June 2023Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Wednesday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Wednesday
19 July 2023Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1445 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Wednesday
1 Muharram 1445 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Wednesday
28 July 2023Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1445 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Friday
10 Muharram 1445 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Friday
27 September 2023Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1445 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Wednesday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1445 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.