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Festivals · 1448 AH

Curated major dates for the current Hijri year (civil calendar). Ramadan and Eid starts depend on local moon sighting — treat marked dates as approximate.

  • Islamic New Year

    1 Muharram 1448 AH

    Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

    1 Muharram — start of the Hijri year.

  • Day of Ashura

    10 Muharram 1448 AH

    Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

    10 Muharram — widely observed with fasting and remembrance.

  • Mawlid al-Nabi

    12 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

    Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

    12 Rabiʻ I — birth of the Prophet ﷺ (observed by many communities; practices vary).

  • Isra and Miʿraj

    27 Rajab 1448 AH

    Wed, 6 Jan, 2027

    27 Rajab — Night Journey and Ascension (date traditionally observed).

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  • Nisf Shaʿban

    15 Shaʻban 1448 AH

    Sun, 24 Jan, 2027

    Mid-Shaʿban — night of worship in many traditions.

  • Ramadan begins

    1 Ramadan 1448 AH

    ≈ Mon, 8 Feb, 2027

    1 Ramadan — start of the fasting month. Confirm with local moon sighting.

    Approximate — confirm with your local moon-sighting authority.

  • Laylat al-Qadr (odd nights)

    27 Ramadan 1448 AH

    ≈ Sat, 6 Mar, 2027

    Sought in the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27th is commonly marked. Exact night is unknown.

    Approximate — confirm with your local moon-sighting authority.

  • Eid al-Fitr

    1 Shawwal 1448 AH

    ≈ Wed, 10 Mar, 2027

    1 Shawwal — celebration after Ramadan. Confirm with local moon sighting.

    Approximate — confirm with your local moon-sighting authority.

  • Day of Arafah

    9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    Sun, 16 May, 2027

    9 Dhu al-Hijjah — day of standing at Arafah during Hajj; fasting recommended for non-pilgrims.

  • Eid al-Adha

    10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    Mon, 17 May, 2027

    10 Dhu al-Hijjah — Festival of Sacrifice.