11 dates
Observances in 2042
2 January 2042Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1464 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Thursday
10 Muharram 1464 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Thursday
4 March 2042Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1464 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Tuesday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1464 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Tuesday
15 July 2042Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1464 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Tuesday
27 Rajab 1464 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Tuesday
1 August 2042Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1464 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Friday
15 Shaban 1464 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Friday
17 August 2042First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1464 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Sunday
1 Ramadan 1464 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Sunday
12 September 2042Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1464 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Friday
27 Ramadan 1464 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Friday
15 September 2042Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1464 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Monday
1 Shawwal 1464 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Monday
22 November 2042Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1464 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Saturday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1464 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Saturday
23 November 2042Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1464 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Sunday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1464 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Sunday
14 December 2042Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1465 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Sunday
1 Muharram 1465 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Sunday
23 December 2042Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1465 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Tuesday
10 Muharram 1465 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Tuesday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.