Key Islamic dates

Islamic dates in 2070

The computed Umm al-Qura civil dates of the major Islamic observances that fall in 2070. Confirm each day with your local religious authority.

10 dates

Observances in 2070

21 January 2070Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1492 AHThe day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Tuesday
22 January 2070Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1492 AHThe festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Wednesday
12 February 2070Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1493 AHThe first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.
Wednesday
21 February 2070Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1493 AHThe tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.
Friday
23 April 2070Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1493 AHThe birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.
Wednesday
3 September 2070Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1493 AHThe Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.
Wednesday
20 September 2070Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1493 AHThe night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.
Saturday
5 October 2070First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1493 AHThe start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Sunday
31 October 2070Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1493 AHThe Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.
Friday
4 November 2070Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1493 AHThe festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Tuesday

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