Important Islamic Dates
The main occasions of the Islamic year and when they fall in the Gregorian calendar.
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| Event | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New YearThe first day of Muharram and the start of the new Hijri year. | 1 Muharram | |
| Day of AshuraA recommended day of fasting, also remembered for the events of Karbala. | 10 Muharram | |
| Mawlid an-NabiThe date commonly observed as the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | |
| Isra and Mi'rajThe date commonly observed for the night journey and ascension. | 27 Rajab | |
| Mid-Sha'ban (Shab-e-Barat)The 15th night of Sha'ban, marked with extra worship in many communities. | 15 Sha'ban | |
| Start of RamadanThe first day of the month of fasting. | 1 Ramadan | |
| Laylat al-QadrThe Night of Decree, sought in the odd nights of the last ten of Ramadan and most often observed on the 27th. | 27 Ramadan | |
| Eid al-FitrThe festival marking the end of Ramadan. | 1 Shawwal | |
| HajjThe days of the annual pilgrimage to Makkah. | 8-13 Dhu al-Hijjah | – |
| Day of ArafahThe central day of Hajj and a recommended fast for those not on pilgrimage. | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah | |
| Eid al-AdhaThe festival of sacrifice. | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah |
1449 AH
| Event | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New YearThe first day of Muharram and the start of the new Hijri year. | 1 Muharram | |
| Day of AshuraA recommended day of fasting, also remembered for the events of Karbala. | 10 Muharram | |
| Mawlid an-NabiThe date commonly observed as the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | |
| Isra and Mi'rajThe date commonly observed for the night journey and ascension. | 27 Rajab | |
| Mid-Sha'ban (Shab-e-Barat)The 15th night of Sha'ban, marked with extra worship in many communities. | 15 Sha'ban | |
| Start of RamadanThe first day of the month of fasting. | 1 Ramadan | |
| Laylat al-QadrThe Night of Decree, sought in the odd nights of the last ten of Ramadan and most often observed on the 27th. | 27 Ramadan | |
| Eid al-FitrThe festival marking the end of Ramadan. | 1 Shawwal | |
| HajjThe days of the annual pilgrimage to Makkah. | 8-13 Dhu al-Hijjah | – |
| Day of ArafahThe central day of Hajj and a recommended fast for those not on pilgrimage. | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah | |
| Eid al-AdhaThe festival of sacrifice. | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah |
Gregorian dates are based on the Umm al-Qura calendar and may differ by a day where months are fixed by local moon sighting.
How these dates are worked out
Every occasion in the Islamic year has a fixed Hijri date. Eid al-Fitr is always 1 Shawwal and the Day of Arafah is always 9 Dhu al-Hijjah. What changes is the Gregorian date, which moves about 11 days earlier each year.
The Gregorian dates in the tables are calculated from the Umm al-Qura calendar. The actual start of Ramadan, Shawwal and Dhu al-Hijjah is confirmed by sighting the crescent, so the observed date in your country may be a day later than listed here.
The two Eids
Islam has two annual festivals. Eid al-Fitr falls on 1 Shawwal and marks the end of the Ramadan fast. Eid al-Adha falls on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj, and commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.
Some occasions in the list, such as the Mawlid, the Isra and Mi'raj and the 15th of Sha'ban, are observed differently across the Muslim world, and scholars hold different views on marking them. They are included because many people look for their dates.
More tools and guides
- Hijri to GregorianEnter a Hijri date and get the matching Gregorian date and weekday straight away.
- Hijri CalendarEvery month of the current and coming Islamic year with its Gregorian dates.
- Islamic MonthsThe months of the Hijri calendar in order, with their meanings and significance.
- Calendar GuideA plain explanation of the Hijri calendar and how its dates are converted to Gregorian.
