Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 2053

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 2053. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 2053

18 March 2053Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1475 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Tuesday
4 April 2053Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1475 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Friday
20 April 2053First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1475 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Sunday
16 May 2053Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1475 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Friday
19 May 2053Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1475 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Monday
25 July 2053Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1475 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Friday
26 July 2053Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1475 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Saturday
15 August 2053Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1476 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Friday
24 August 2053Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1476 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Sunday
24 October 2053Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1476 AHThe birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Friday

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