Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 2025

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 2025. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 2025

27 January 2025Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1446 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Monday
14 February 2025Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1446 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Friday
1 March 2025First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1446 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Saturday
27 March 2025Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1446 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Thursday
30 March 2025Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1446 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Sunday
5 June 2025Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Thursday
6 June 2025Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Friday
26 June 2025Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1447 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Thursday
5 July 2025Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1447 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Saturday
4 September 2025Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1447 AHThe birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Thursday

Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.