Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 2051

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 2051. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 2051

9 April 2051Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1473 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Sunday
26 April 2051Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1473 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Wednesday
11 May 2051First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1473 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Thursday
6 June 2051Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1473 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Tuesday
10 June 2051Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1473 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Saturday
16 August 2051Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1473 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Wednesday
17 August 2051Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1473 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Thursday
6 September 2051Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1474 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Wednesday
15 September 2051Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1474 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Friday
16 November 2051Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1474 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.