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Important Islamic Dates 2026-2027

Recent and upcoming Islamic dates, including Ramadan, Eid, Hajj, Dhul-Hijjah, Ashura, and other major Hijri calendar events.

Recent

  1. May MON

    Start of Dhul-Hijjah

    The sacred month that includes Hajj, Arafah, Eid al-Adha, and the Days of Tashriq begins.

    1 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH

Upcoming

  1. May MON

    Hajj begins

    The major pilgrimage days begin in Makkah.

    8 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH

  2. May TUE

    Day of Arafah

    The central day of Hajj, observed by many Muslims with fasting outside Hajj.

    9 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH

  3. May WED

    Eid al-Adha

    The Festival of Sacrifice, beginning on the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah.

    10 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH

  4. May THU- SAT to

    Days of Tashriq

    The three days following Eid al-Adha.

    11-13 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH

  5. Jun TUE

    Islamic New Year

    The first day of Muharram and the start of a new Hijri year.

    1 Muharram 1448 AH

  6. Jun WED

    Tasu'a

    The ninth day of Muharram, often paired with fasting on Ashura.

    9 Muharram 1448 AH

  7. Jun THU

    Ashura

    The tenth day of Muharram.

    10 Muharram 1448 AH

  8. Aug TUE

    Mawlid

    Commonly observed as the birth date of the Prophet Muhammad.

    12 Rabi al-awwal 1448 AH

  9. Jan TUE

    Isra Mi'raj

    The Night Journey and Ascension.

    27 Rajab 1448 AH

  10. Jan SAT

    Nisf Sha'ban

    The middle night of Sha'ban.

    15 Sha'ban 1448 AH

  11. Feb MON

    Ramadan begins

    The first day of Ramadan.

    1 Ramadan 1448 AH

  12. Mar SAT

    Laylat al-Qadr

    A commonly observed date for the Night of Decree in the last ten nights of Ramadan.

    27 Ramadan 1448 AH

  13. Mar TUE

    Eid al-Fitr

    The festival marking the end of Ramadan.

    1 Shawwal 1448 AH

  14. May FRI

    Start of Dhul-Hijjah

    The sacred month that includes Hajj, Arafah, Eid al-Adha, and the Days of Tashriq begins.

    1 Dhul-Hijjah 1448 AH

  15. May FRI

    Hajj begins

    The major pilgrimage days begin in Makkah.

    8 Dhul-Hijjah 1448 AH

  16. May SAT

    Day of Arafah

    The central day of Hajj, observed by many Muslims with fasting outside Hajj.

    9 Dhul-Hijjah 1448 AH

  17. May SUN

    Eid al-Adha

    The Festival of Sacrifice, beginning on the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah.

    10 Dhul-Hijjah 1448 AH

  18. May MON- WED to

    Days of Tashriq

    The three days following Eid al-Adha.

    11-13 Dhul-Hijjah 1448 AH

About Islamic Dates

Islamic dates follow the Hijri lunar calendar, so observances move earlier on the Gregorian calendar each year. This page focuses on major Islamic dates many Muslims look for, including Ramadan, Eid, Hajj, Dhul-Hijjah, Ashura, and related observances.

Dates are calculated from a consistent Hijri calendar source so the list can stay current. Local moon sighting and community practice may shift an observance by a day.

Ramadan
The month of fasting, prayer, and nightly worship.
Laylat al-Qadr
A blessed night in the last ten nights of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr
The celebration that marks the end of Ramadan.
Dhul-Hijjah
The Hajj month, including the Day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha.
Ashura
The tenth day of Muharram, observed with fasting by many Muslims.

How Dates Are Calculated

Updated daily from the Hijri calendar feed. Last refreshed .

Dates use the Saudi Umm al-Qura civil Hijri calendar through the Aladhan Islamic Calendar API, cross-checked against public Umm al-Qura tables. Local moon sighting and community practice can shift some Islamic holidays and observances by a day.