Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 2050

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 2050. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 2050

19 April 2050Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1472 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Tuesday
6 May 2050Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1472 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Friday
22 May 2050First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1472 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Sunday
17 June 2050Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1472 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Friday
20 June 2050Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1472 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Monday
27 August 2050Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1472 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Saturday
28 August 2050Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1472 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Sunday
17 September 2050Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1473 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Saturday
26 September 2050Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1473 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Monday
26 November 2050Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1473 AHThe birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Saturday

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