10 dates
Observances in 2024
8 February 2024Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1445 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Thursday
27 Rajab 1445 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Thursday
25 February 2024Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1445 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Sunday
15 Shaban 1445 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Sunday
11 March 2024First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1445 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Monday
1 Ramadan 1445 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Monday
6 April 2024Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1445 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Saturday
27 Ramadan 1445 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Saturday
10 April 2024Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1445 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Wednesday
1 Shawwal 1445 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Wednesday
15 June 2024Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Saturday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Saturday
16 June 2024Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Sunday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Sunday
7 July 2024Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1446 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Sunday
1 Muharram 1446 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Sunday
16 July 2024Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1446 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Tuesday
10 Muharram 1446 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Tuesday
15 September 2024Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1446 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Sunday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1446 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Sunday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.