10 dates
Observances in 2040
15 January 2040Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1462 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Sunday
1 Muharram 1462 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Sunday
24 January 2040Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1462 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Tuesday
10 Muharram 1462 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Tuesday
25 March 2040Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1462 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Sunday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1462 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Sunday
5 August 2040Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1462 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Sunday
27 Rajab 1462 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Sunday
23 August 2040Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1462 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Thursday
15 Shaban 1462 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Thursday
7 September 2040First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1462 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Friday
1 Ramadan 1462 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Friday
3 October 2040Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1462 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Wednesday
27 Ramadan 1462 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Wednesday
7 October 2040Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1462 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Sunday
1 Shawwal 1462 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Sunday
13 December 2040Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1462 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Thursday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1462 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Thursday
14 December 2040Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1462 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Friday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1462 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Friday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.