Mawlid al-Nabi
Commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, widely observed on 12th Rabi' al-Awwal.
Next occurrence
Hijri date
12 Rabiʻ I
The year
Islamic events and their dates
When the major days of the Islamic year fall next, computed from the Umm al-Qura calendar and ordered by whichever comes soonest.
Isra and Mi'raj
Commemorates the Prophet's ﷺ night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem and ascension to the heavens.
Next occurrence
Hijri date
27 Rajab
Mid-Sha'ban
The night of the middle of Sha'ban (Laylat al-Bara'ah). Some scholars encourage extra worship and fasting on this day.
The night begins at sunset the previous evening.
Hijri date
15 Shaʻban
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First day of Ramadan
The beginning of the month of fasting, one of the five pillars of Islam.
Next occurrence
Hijri date
1 Ramadan
Laylat al-Qadr
The Night of Decree, better than a thousand months (Surah al-Qadr). Sought in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan.
The night begins at sunset the previous evening.
Hijri date
27 Ramadan
Next occurrence
Eid al-Fitr
The festival of breaking the fast, celebrated on the first of Shawwal after Ramadan.
Next occurrence
Hijri date
1 Shawwal
Start of Hajj
The Day of Tarwiyah, when pilgrims begin the rites of Hajj.
Next occurrence
Hijri date
8 Dhuʻl-Hijjah
Day of Arafah
The ninth of Dhul-Hijjah, the best day of the year. Pilgrims stand at Arafah and fasting is highly recommended for non-pilgrims.
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Hijri date
9 Dhuʻl-Hijjah
Eid al-Adha
The festival of sacrifice, celebrated on the tenth of Dhul-Hijjah.
Next occurrence
Hijri date
10 Dhuʻl-Hijjah
Days of Tashriq
The 11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah. Days of eating, drinking, and remembrance of Allah. Fasting is prohibited.
Next occurrence
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Hijri date
11-13 Dhuʻl-Hijjah
Islamic new year
The first day of Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar year.
Next occurrence
Hijri date
1 Muharram
Day of Ashura
The tenth day of Muharram. The Prophet ﷺ recommended fasting on this day and the day before it (9th Muharram).
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Hijri date
10 Muharram
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and may vary by a day with local moon sighting.
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