Religious occasions

Expected dates for the next twelve months (Umm al-Qura calendar).

1. 97days

   Isra and Mi’raj

   Tuesday, 5 January 2027 · 27 Rajab 1448 AH

   Commemoration of the Night Journey.

2. 131days

   Start of Ramadan

   Monday, 8 February 2027 · 1 Ramadan 1448 AH

   First day of fasting, announced after moon sighting.

3. 151days

   Last ten nights of Ramadan

   Sunday, 28 February 2027 · 21 Ramadan 1448 AH

   Laylat al-Qadr is sought in these nights.

4. 160days

   Eid al-Fitr Public holiday

   Tuesday, 9 March 2027 · 1 Shawwal 1448 AH

   The holiday length is set by official announcement.

5. 219days

   First ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah

   Friday, 7 May 2027 · 1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

   Virtuous days for good deeds.

6. 227days

   Day of Arafah Public holiday

   Saturday, 15 May 2027 · 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

   Recommended fast for those not performing Hajj.

7. 228days

   Eid al-Adha Public holiday

   Sunday, 16 May 2027 · 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

   The holiday length is set by official announcement.

8. 249days

   Islamic New Year Public holiday

   Sunday, 6 June 2027 · 1 Muharram 1449 AH

   Start of the new Hijri year.

9. 258days

   Day of Ashura

   Tuesday, 15 June 2027 · 10 Muharram 1449 AH

   Recommended fast, with a day before it.

10. 318days

    Prophet’s Birthday Public holiday

    Saturday, 14 August 2027 · 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 AH

    Commemoration of the Prophet’s birth ﷺ.